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Art Dealer Faces Jail for £140,000 Hezbollah Link

6/6/2025

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Oghenochuko Ojiri, a prominent art dealer and TV personality, faces two and a half years behind bars for neglecting to disclose £140,000 in art sales linked to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected financier for Hezbollah. The court's ruling underscores the serious implications for art dealers in the UK, highlighting the need for vigilance in their transactions.

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Oghenochuko Ojiri, a prominent art dealer and TV personality, faces two and a half years behind bars for neglecting to disclose £140,000 in art sales linked to Nazem Ahmad, a suspected financier for Hezbollah. The court's ruling underscores the serious implications for art dealers in the UK, highlighting the need for vigilance in their transactions.