"Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, faces claims she lived "a life of luxury" in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by energy industry figures seeking government contracts in Nigeria. It is alleged Alison-Madueke, minister of petroleum resources from April 2010 to May 2015, was given 100,000 in cash, had access to a private jet and chauffeur-driven car, and had the use of staff including a housekeeper, nanny, gardener and window cleaner when staying in the UK."
"Prosecutors say she stayed in properties including a "grand" home in Buckinghamshire, a 2.8 million home in Marylebone, central London, and multimillion pound homes overlooking Regent's Park, and allegedly benefited from renovations valued at 4.6 million. Those accused of bribing Alison-Madueke are also accused of bankrolling lavish shopping sprees at high-end retailers, with bills of more than 2 million at Harrods, 370,740 at Marylebone antiques dealer Vincenzo Caffarella, and 117,224.33 with Mayfair retailer of fine china, silverware and glass, Thomas Goode."
Diezani Alison-Madueke, 65, faces five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery. Prosecutors say she was given 100,000 in cash, had access to a private jet and chauffeur-driven car, and had the use of staff including a housekeeper, nanny, gardener and window cleaner when staying in the UK. Alleged property benefits include a 'grand' Buckinghamshire home, a 2.8 million Marylebone residence and multimillion-pound homes overlooking Regent's Park, plus renovations valued at 4.6 million. Accused payers are said to have bankrolled shopping sprees exceeding 2 million at Harrods and substantial purchases at Vincenzo Caffarella and Thomas Goode. Olatimbo Ayinde and Doye Agama deny the charges.
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