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BBC Art Expert Ochuko Ojiri Charged Under Terrorism Act

Ojiri, 53, faces eight charges for failing to disclose suspicious transactions between 2020 and 2021, marking the first prosecution under section 21A of the Terrorism Act.

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Overview

  • Ochuko Ojiri, known for his appearances on BBC's Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip, has been charged with eight counts under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.
  • The charges pertain to alleged failures to disclose suspicious transactions in the regulated art sector between October 2020 and December 2021.
  • This marks the first prosecution under section 21A, which requires businesses in regulated sectors to report potential terrorism financing activities.
  • The investigation was led by the Met’s National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit, with support from HMRC, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, and the Arts & Antiques Unit.
  • Ojiri is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, May 9, 2025, following authorization of charges by the Crown Prosecution Service.