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Alleged

Kolawole Aluko

Nigerian businessman alleged to have bankrolled Diezani's luxury spending 2011-2015, including £2m+ at Harrods, London property refurbishment (£4.6m+), private jets, chauffeur-driven cars. Named in prosecution as central figure in bribery arrangement but not charged. Court instructed jury not to speculate on his guilt or innocence.

Sources

SOURCE-01Reuters / MarketScreener (2026-05)
Reuters / MarketScreener (2026-05)www.marketscreener.com/news/jury-begins-deliberations-in-bribery-trial-of-nigeria-s-ex-oil-minister-alison-madueke-ce7f5adadd8bf320
SOURCE-02OCCRP (2023-08)
OCCRP (2023-08)www.occrp.org/en/news/uk-lays-bribery-charges-on-ex-nigerian-oil-minister-diezani-alison-madueke

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