Overview

• Judge Martin Picton listed the final confiscation hearing for December 18–19 at Bristol Crown Court.
• Defense counsel said Acklom will appear via a video conference room at a legal firm rather than in person.
• The court directed the defense to provide attendance arrangements to the court and CPS by October 31.
• Witnesses, including a financial investigator, are due to give evidence over the two-day hearing.
• UK investigators have identified nearly £262,000 in available funds, while Spanish authorities have separate confiscation orders totaling €374,000.