British-Nigerian art dealer and television personality Ochuko Ojiri has pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences for failing to report high-value art sales to a man sanctioned over alleged ties to Hezbollah.
Ojiri, 53, admitted to eight charges of failing to make disclosures under the Terrorism Act 2000 after selling around £140,000 worth of artwork to Nazem Ahmad, who has been sanctioned by the US and UK for allegedly funding the militant group.
The court heard Ojiri was aware of Ahmad’s connections to terrorism and had negotiated sales with him, congratulating him on his acquisitions.
Ojiri was granted bail but must surrender his passport and is barred from seeking travel documents while awaiting sentencing.
