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Sherlock Holmes Museum Founder Faces £20 Million Legal Dispute

12/17/2025

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John Aidiniantz, founder of London's Sherlock Holmes Museum, faces a legal battle with his sister Linda Riley over ownership of £20 million business.
Riley claims Aidiniantz transferred the museum to his wife to evade a debt of nearly £500,000.
The case has over 100 hearings since 2012.
A judge has allowed Riley's claims to proceed, and a full trial is scheduled for a later date.

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John Aidiniantz, founder of London's Sherlock Holmes Museum, faces a legal battle with his sister Linda Riley over ownership of £20 million business.
Riley claims Aidiniantz transferred the museum to his wife to evade a debt of nearly £500,000.
The case has over 100 hearings since 2012.
A judge has allowed Riley's claims to proceed, and a full trial is scheduled for a later date.