Overview

• Ojiri pleaded guilty to eight charges of failing to report suspicious transactions under Section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.
• The charges stem from sales made between October 2020 and December 2021 to Nazem Ahmad, a known Hezbollah financier sanctioned by the US and UK.
• The Metropolitan Police led a multi-agency investigation involving HMRC, OFSI, and the Arts & Antiques Unit to uncover the transactions.
• Ojiri admitted to knowing Ahmad's designation as a terrorist financier but proceeded with the sales for personal excitement and professional recognition.
• He has been granted bail with conditions, including surrendering his passport, and is scheduled for sentencing at the Old Bailey on June 6.