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Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri arrives at court charged with terror offence following police probe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BARGAIN Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri has arrived at court after he was charged with a terror offence. The 53-year-old art dealer - real name Oghenochuko Ojiri - was held following a Met Police probe into terrorist financing. 4 Ochuko Ojiri has been charged with a terror offence Credit: Getty 4 The star is known for his work on Bargain Hunt Credit: BBC Ojiri has arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a first appearance. The TV star, who has also appeared on Antiques Road Trip, is charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector. The offences allegedly took place between October 2020 to December 2021. Ojiri is the first person to be charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. It came following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU), part of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. The Treasury, HMRC and the Met's Arts & Antiques Unit were all also involved in the probe. Ojiri was previously the owner of an art gallery called Pelicans and Parrots that was dubbed "the coolest place in London". He sold a curated selection of contemporary furniture, houseware, and gifts until the store closed in 2021. The antiques expert first appeared on screens on BBC show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. He then became a regular on popular daytime show Bargain Hunt, where he lends his expert advice to budding antique buyers. Ojiri has also appeared on Antiques Road Show - travelling across the country as he attempts to make a profit on forgotten items. Away from the screen, he is an avid collector of contemporary art and helped launch the London-based Ramp Gallery, which champions emerging artists. He previously told the BBC: "Contemporary art, paintings, prints, sculpture and drawings. "I'm absolutely obsessed, in love and infatuated." In a statement the BBC said: "It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings." 4 Ojiri started his career as an art dealer
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri arrives at court charged with terror offence following police probe
BARGAIN Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri has arrived at court after he was charged with a terror offence. The 53-year-old art dealer - real name Oghenochuko Ojiri - was held following a Advertisement 4 Ochuko Ojiri has been charged with a terror offence Credit: Getty 4 The star is known for his work on Bargain Hunt Credit: BBC Ojiri has arrived at Westminster Magistrates' Court for a first appearance. The TV star, who has also appeared on Antiques Road Trip, is charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector. The offences allegedly took place between October 2020 to December 2021. Ojiri is the first person to be charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. Advertisement It came following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU), part of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command. The Treasury, HMRC and the Met's Arts & Antiques Unit were all also involved in the probe. Ojiri was previously the owner of an art gallery called Pelicans and Parrots that was dubbed "the coolest place in London". He sold a curated selection of contemporary furniture, houseware, and gifts until the store closed in 2021. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz The antiques expert first appeared on screens on BBC show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. He then became a regular on popular daytime show Bargain Hunt, where he lends his expert advice to budding antique buyers. Ojiri has also appeared on Antiques Road Show - travelling across the country as he attempts to make a profit on forgotten items. Away from the screen, he is an avid collector of contemporary art and helped launch the London-based Ramp Gallery, which champions emerging artists. Advertisement He previously told the BBC: "Contemporary art, paintings, prints, sculpture and drawings. "I'm absolutely obsessed, in love and infatuated." In a statement the BBC said: "It would not be appropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings." 4 Ojiri started his career as an art dealer Advertisement 4 He has also appeared on Antiques Road Trip
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri charged with terrorist financing in Met probe
Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip star Ochuko Ojiri has been charged with terrorist financing following a Met Police investigation. Ojiri, 53, who has been a regular on the BBC shows for several years, faces eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, contrary to section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. Met Police confirmed he is the first person to be charged with the specific offence, relating to a period from October 2020 to December 2021. The force said they were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the Met's National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit. The Treasury, HMRC and the Met's Arts & Antiques Unit were all also involved in the probe. Ojiri first appeared on screens in the BBC show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, before becoming a regular on BBC One's Bargain Hunt. Away from the cameras, Ojiri leads a private life, and is an avid collector of contemporary art and helped launch the London-based Ramp Gallery which champions emerging artists. The art dealer was previously the owner of an art gallery and vintage shop called Pelicans and Parrots in Dalston, dubbed 'the coolest place in London'. The store sold contemporary furniture, curated houseware and gifts, specialising in Italian vintage, before it was closed in 2021. Speaking to the BBC previously, Ojiri said he enjoyed 'eating pastries and drinking red wine' in his free time, noting his best antique find was a box of Victorian china dolls. Ojiri, of west London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. This is a developing story, more to follow.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri charged with terrorist financing in Met probe
Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip star Ochuko Ojiri has been charged with terrorist financing following a Met Police investigation. Ojiri, 53, who has been a regular on the BBC shows for several years, faces eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector, contrary to section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000. Met Police confirmed he is the first person to be charged with the specific offence, relating to a period from October 2020 to December 2021. The force said they were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the Met's National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit. The Treasury, HMRC and the Met's Arts & Antiques Unit were all also involved in the probe. Ojiri first appeared on screens in the BBC show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, before becoming a regular on BBC One's Bargain Hunt. Away from the cameras, Ojiri leads a private life, and is an avid collector of contemporary art and helped launch the London-based Ramp Gallery which champions emerging artists. The art dealer was previously the owner of an art gallery and vintage shop called Pelicans and Parrots in Dalston, dubbed 'the coolest place in London'. The store sold contemporary furniture, curated houseware and gifts, specialising in Italian vintage, before it was closed in 2021. Speaking to the BBC previously, Ojiri said he enjoyed 'eating pastries and drinking red wine' in his free time, noting his best antique find was a box of Victorian china dolls. Ojiri, of west London, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday. This is a developing story, more to follow.
