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Leeds Court Sentences Samir Jagirdar to Eight Years

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  • Leeds Crown Court sentenced Samir Jagirdar to eight years for money laundering.
  • Jagirdar used his London firm Pure Nines to funnel £266 million to Bradford businessman Fowler Oldfield.
  • The cash bought gold grain exported to Dubai on fake invoices.
  • West Yorkshire Police called the probe the largest criminal-cash laundering investigation in UK history.
  • Jagirdar was barred from serving as a company director.