Overview
- Alison-Madueke faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy tied to 2011–2015, and she, Olatimbo Ayinde and Doye Agama have pleaded not guilty.
- Prosecutors presented photos of UK properties they say she used at others’ expense, including The Falls in Gerrard's Cross and multimillion-pound London homes.
- The court heard of perks such as about £2 million in Harrods purchases, six-figure spending at Mayfair retailers, £100,000 in cash, private jet flights and chauffeur-driven cars.
- Jurors were told of recorded conversations with businessman Kolawole Aluko that prosecutors say referenced gifts and the nature of their alleged arrangement.
- Proceedings initially saw a short adjournment over evidentiary and jury-selection issues, and the trial is expected to run for roughly 10 to 12 weeks.