Bargain Hunt expert jailed for selling art to suspected Hezbollah financier
Published: 6/6/2025

Former Bargain Hunt art expert jailed for selling art to suspected Hezbollah financier Oghenochuko Ojiri, 53, was sentenced to two years and six months for failing to disclose sales to Nazem Ahmad, a Hezbollah financier. Ojiri's actions were the first prosecution of this kind under the Terrorism Act 2000. UK authorities uncovered transactions linking Ahmad to money laundering for Hezbollah, leading to Ojiri's arrest and conviction.