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Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by 001Lagos: 8:48pm On Jul 25, 2023
An Indian-origin lawyer, Bhadresh Gohil, 58, was on Monday ordered by a UK court to pay more than £28 million in costs associated with criminal activity. Gohil was previously found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a case involving allegations of corruption against a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori.

According to the Press Trust of India on Tuesday, Gohil, 58, was found guilty in connection with a corruption case, involving his client Ibori, of money laundering, obstructing an investigation into money laundering, and conspiring to defraud.

In 2010, he was found guilty of these crimes and given a 10-year prison term.

The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service said at the conclusion of drawn-out confiscation proceedings at Southwark Crown Court in London on Monday that Gohil was found to have benefited to the tune of £42.4 million and that the judge determined that he has available assets of £28.2 million to pay a Confiscation Order or serve another six years in prison.

“This was one of our largest international cases and illustrates how robustly the CPS tackles international illicit finance and corruption,” The PTI quoted Adrian Foster, Chief Crown Prosecutor in the CPS Proceeds of Crime Division as saying.

“The amount that both defendants have benefited from their criminality has been highly contested, but thanks to the hard work of our dedicated team and that of the National Crime Agency, we have been able to uncover the full extent of their corruption.”

“This has led to the making of Confiscation Orders of over 128 million pounds, which will ultimately result in the return of funds back to the people of Nigeria.”

Ibori, 61, was found to have stolen money while serving as Delta State’s governor in order to maintain a luxurious lifestyle that included buying homes in Texas, London, and Washington, DC, as well as Mercedes and Bentleys.

Last Friday, the judge finally decided the case, finding that he had routinely stolen millions of pounds from the state and its citizens. He subsequently issued an order requiring him to pay over £101 million or face an additional eight years in prison.

According to testimony given in court, Ibori used a sophisticated scheme to launder the proceeds of his crime, one that included his wife, sister, and lover.

In February 2012, he entered a plea of guilty to conspiracy to launder money, money laundering, fraud, and conspiracy to make false instruments, and he was given a 13-year prison term.

Ibori, however, has returned to Nigeria after serving that term.

During Ibori’s time as Delta State’s governor, the Metropolitan Police looked into allegations of corruption and money laundering.

The fraudulent sale and purchase of shares in Ibori’s mobile phone company, “V Mobile,” by Delta and Akwa Ibom states received particular attention.

Money was also found to have been laundered by Gohil through a myriad of offshore companies and bank accounts as well as UK-based entities, the NCA said.

Gohil was found to have helped Ibori hide his criminal proceeds and defraud the people of Delta State.

https://punchng.com/uk-court-fines-indian-lawyer-28m-in-iboris-corruption-case/

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by 001Lagos: 8:49pm On Jul 25, 2023
This is the same Ibori that Tinubu hobnobs with in aso rock

I'm not surprised because it's only a criminal that hobnobs with fellow criminal

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by SOSinNigeria: 8:52pm On Jul 25, 2023
These are the same rogues Tinubu is busy inviting to Aso rock. From terrorists like Asari dokubo to rogues like Iboori. He won't see great Niger Delta men and women who has excelled in all human endeavors to invite?!

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by wittywriter: 8:52pm On Jul 25, 2023
Lolz

Ibori the money launder


Wittyness

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by 001Lagos: 8:52pm On Jul 25, 2023
SOSinNigeria:
These are the same rogues Tinubu is busy inviting to Aso rock. From terrorists like Asari dokubo to rogues like Iboori. He won't see great Niger Delta men and women who has excelled in all human endeavors to invite?!

Criminal attracts fellow criminal

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Zxcvbnmghtr: 8:54pm On Jul 25, 2023
Am wondering the amount any lawyer that will take up the case of Emefiele will be eventually fined. grin

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Urheadmaster(m): 8:56pm On Jul 25, 2023
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a cocaine sniffing vagabond tongue
001Lagos:

Criminal attracts fellow criminal

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by 001Lagos: 8:57pm On Jul 25, 2023
Urheadmaster:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a cocaine sniffing vagabond tongue
100%

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by CannibalTorment: 9:00pm On Jul 25, 2023
Peter girigory Obi's people are bereved and grieving already , the president of beer company owners association of Anambra state

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Outlook122(m): 9:45pm On Jul 25, 2023
This case tie rapper

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Elaeza(m): 9:46pm On Jul 25, 2023
Ibori that should be in jail in the UK is here hobnobbing with his co-criminal who happens to have muscled himself into Nigeria's seat of power

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by DropsMic(m): 9:46pm On Jul 25, 2023
Everybody dey benefit from the black African politician’s illogical corruption except his own community.
I so much hate the fact that our people are morons.

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by T2Justman(m): 9:46pm On Jul 25, 2023
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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Image123(m): 9:46pm On Jul 25, 2023
Ekweremadu dey Britain jail so. E for dey Senate oh if he no travel. Ibori don hear the koko. Remain small, Obi for enter their kirikiri. The immigration guys found it hard to believe that such a mediocre was the one being hyped by lambarians, they initially thought he was impersonated.

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Ayoola171(m): 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
Meanwhile, Deltans back home are battling with extreme poverty. Very wicked act.

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Cokodjohn: 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
That’s too much
Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by NAC1666: 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by chris4gold(m): 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
Okay na
Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by SenatePresdo(m): 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
They should fine Tinubu

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Racoon(m): 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
A case of tell me who you are and I will tell you who you are. A friend to a criminal is also a criminal. Ibori is a criminal linked to Ayimiri and Tinubu.

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by obembet(f): 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
001Lagos:
This is the same Ibori that Tinubu hobnobs with in aso rock


I'm not surprised because it's only a criminal that hobnobs with fellow criminal

Am telling you, Peter Obi would have chase him away or even re-arrest him.

Cos obi no dey visit criminal.

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Danmike09928: 9:47pm On Jul 25, 2023
She need pay
Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by NAC1666: 9:48pm On Jul 25, 2023

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Xscape1993(m): 9:49pm On Jul 25, 2023
Nigeria and corruption are just inseparable...Ibori has this blood relation with the evil party call APC...

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Exclusive101: 9:49pm On Jul 25, 2023
Don't mind Tinubu he should have been hobnobbing with the renegade Kanu instead just like the Pandoraa criminal Peter Obi, at least that should be more exciting to your ipob fathers.

I hear say Ekweremadu de UK jail de chop bean. Na God save the Pandora criminal Peter Obi wey japa after his Next refuse to pay taxes upon all him Pandora loot.

001Lagos:
This is the same Ibori that Tinubu hobnobs with in aso rock

I'm not surprised because it's only a criminal that hobnobs with fellow criminal
SOSinNigeria:
These are the same rogues Tinubu is busy inviting to Aso rock. From terrorists like Asari dokubo to rogues like Iboori. He won't see great Niger Delta men and women who has excelled in all human endeavors to invite?!

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by BoldBrainz(m): 9:49pm On Jul 25, 2023
Una carry documented drug baron and habitual thief put for number one seat as leader, then expect am make him no roll with him cartel.

As how na?

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Re: Bhadresh Gohil: UK Court Fines Indian Lawyer £28M In Ibori's Corruption Case by Savechild23: 9:50pm On Jul 25, 2023
Wreck

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