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NDTV
21 hours ago
- NDTV
UK Art Dealer Jailed For Selling Over Rs 1.6 Crore Art To Hezbollah Donor
A British art dealer who appeared on BBC television shows appraising antiques was jailed Friday for two years and six months for failing to report "high-value" art sales to a suspected Hezbollah donor. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, was sentenced by London's Old Bailey criminal court for selling artwork worth almost £163;140,000 (Rs 1,62,44,816) to Nazem Ahmad, suspected of financing Lebanon's Hezbollah which is banned as a terrorist group in the UK. "You knew about Ahmad's suspected involvement in financing terrorism and the way the art market can be exploited by people like him," the sentencing judge, Bobbie Cheema-Grubb, said. Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight offences of failing to disclose information under the Terrorism Act, and is thought to be the first person convicted under the specific charge. The art expert, who appeared on the BBC show Bargain Hunters and who owned a gallery in London, sold eight artworks to Ahmad -- whose name was kept off the paperwork -- between October 2020 and December 2021. Ahmad, a Lebanon-based wealthy art collector, was sanctioned in 2019 by United States authorities, who suspect him of being a "high-level" Hezbollah financer. Ojiri was "aware of the financial sanctions" the UK's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. He sought to "conceal the identity of the true purchaser by changing the details on invoices" and saving Ahmad under a different name on his phone, according to Bethan David from the CPS's Counter Terrorism Division "His motivation appears to be financial along with a broader desire to boost his gallery's reputation within the art market by dealing with such a well-known collector," added David. The art dealer was arrested in April 2023, on the same day that the UK government announced sanctions against Ahmad. His lawyer said Ojiri was arrested "while filming a BBC television programme", adding that the defendant had been "naive". London's Met Police officers also seized several artworks, including a Picasso and one by Andy Warhol, belonging to Ahmad from two UK warehouses as part of a joint operation with US Homeland Security. The case "should act as a warning to all art dealers that we can, and will, prosecute those who knowingly do business with people identified as funders of terrorist groups," said Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command.
Roya News
a day ago
- Roya News
UK dealer jailed for secret art sales to suspected Hezbollah financier
A British art dealer once featured on BBC television has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for concealing art sales to a Lebanese collector suspected of financing Hezbollah, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the UK. Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, who appeared on the BBC show Bargain Hunters and operated a London gallery, admitted to selling nearly 140,000 pounds (USD 190,000) worth of artwork to Nazem Ahmad between October 2020 and December 2021. Ahmad, a high-profile collector based in Lebanon, has been under US sanctions since 2019 over allegations of funding Hezbollah. 'You knew about Ahmad's suspected involvement in financing terrorism and the way the art market can be exploited by people like him,' Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb told Ojiri during sentencing at London's Old Bailey court. Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight counts of failing to disclose information under the Terrorism Act—making him the first person in the UK convicted under this specific charge. Prosecutors said the dealer was fully aware of UK sanctions against Ahmad and deliberately hid his identity by altering invoice records and saving his contact under a false name. 'His motivation appears to be financial along with a broader desire to boost his gallery's reputation within the art market by dealing with such a well-known collector,' said Bethan David of the Crown Prosecution Service's Counter Terrorism Division. Ojiri's arrest came in April 2023, coinciding with a UK government announcement of new sanctions against Ahmad. His lawyer described the defendant as 'naive,' noting he was arrested while filming a BBC program. Authorities also seized several valuable artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Andy Warhol, from UK storage facilities linked to Ahmad, in a coordinated operation with US Homeland Security. 'This case should act as a warning to all art dealers that we can, and will, prosecute those who knowingly do business with people identified as funders of terrorist groups,' said Dominic Murphy, who heads the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers empty shelves of Ring camera as price drops below £20 in rare deal
BARGAIN hunters have gone wild for a big Ring product price drop that's quickly disappearing from shelves. Shoppers are managing to save £30 on the home security gadget, which is landing into baskets for only £19 instead. The offer is available at B&Q. But stock appears to be dwindling fast so you'll have to check your local store for one. The model up for sale is the Ring 2nd Gen Wireless Indoor Smart camera in white which usually costs £49. It offers all the features Ring users love, such as the ability to watch live and remotely talk back to people - or pets. If you have a Ring subscription it'll record videos and store them in the cloud for you too just like the doorbell device. As the name states, this is the indoor version of the Ring camera, meaning it doesn't have suitable waterproofing to be used outside. However, they are popular for directing outside from a window, or monitoring pets when you're not home. It also has a 140 degree viewing angle and 9m night vision range. There's a privacy cover too so users can physically stop it from recording videos. Warning to criminals as new Ring doorbell AI feature makes it even easier to catch you "Great price," one shopper wrote on HotUKDeals. "These are great devices for monitoring an elderly relative with dementia." Another commented: "The App is still showing quite a few in stock around my area." However, some users have reported that their order was cancelled due to quick-selling stock, so keep an eye on local store stock. All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase. Here are your options... Basic – £4.99 monthly / £49.99 a year Ring description: "Get the basics with video event playback and smarter notifications." Up to 180 days of Video Event History Person and Package Alerts Video Preview Alerts 10% off purchases Standard – £7.99 monthly / £79.99 a year Ring description: "An elevated Ring experience with enhanced features and helpful automations." Everything in Basic Covers all your devices at one location Doorbell Calls Extended Live View Alarm Cellular Backup Daily Event Summary Premium – £15.99 monthly / £159.99 a year Ring description: "Get everything you need with our most advanced video and security features." Everything in Standard Covers all your devices at one location 24/7 Recording Continuous Live View Smart Video Search
Phone Arena
20-05-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
It's not too late to score performance-oriented OnePlus Pad 2 at up to $150 off and a freebie
A few weeks ago, we shared that the OnePlus Pad 2 was an absolute must-have at the official store. Bargain hunters could use a special 'HELLOMAY' code to save $100 on this powerful slate. On top of that, they could snag a free OnePlus Stylo 2 or a OnePlus Folio case, saving an additional $99.99 or $39.99, respectively. Sounds like an unmissable deal, right? Well, don't worry if you missed it—this awesome offer, which let shoppers save up to $200, is still available!Yep! OnePlus still lets you use the 'HELLOMAY' code to slash $100 off the OnePlus Pad 2's price, bringing its 256GB version down to just $449.99. Plus, you can still bundle the slate with a free OnePlus Stylo 2 or OnePlus Folio case. You can also trade in an eligible device for extra savings of $50. Just hurry, as we don't know how long this deal will last. And given how much this tablet offers, you definitely don't want to miss out on these savings! Trade-in Gift $399 99 $549 99 $150 off (27%) The OnePlus Store still has an awesome deal on the OnePlus Pad 2. Just apply the coupon code 'HELLOMAY' at checkout and save $100 on the Android tablet. On top of that, you can trade in any device, no matter the condition, for an extra $50 off. Plus, you can get either a free OnePlus Stylo 2 worth $99.99 or a free OnePlus Folio case worth $39.99! Buy at OnePlus Despite being positioned in the mid-range price segment, the OnePlus Pad 2 is far ahead of other tablets with a similar price tag. For starters, it rocks an insanely powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, coupled with 12GB of RAM, delivering fast performance. This bad boy can tackle anything you throw its way, making it excellent for heavy apps and work. It's great for streaming content, too, featuring a 12.1-inch LCD display with a 3000 x 2120 resolution. While it doesn't have the deep blacks of AMOLED displays, it still offers a solid viewing experience. The screen also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. However, some reports claim HDR works only on YouTube and local players, while Netflix doesn't even recognize it as HDR-compatible. So, keep that in mind. Nevertheless, for just $449.99, the OnePlus Pad 2 is a true bargain and a perfect choice for buyers who don't want to overspend on a fancy Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. So, if this handsome fella checks all the right boxes for you, don't hesitate—save today!
