Gohil was previously found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a case involving allegations of corruption against a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori. According to the Press Trust of India on Tuesday, Gohil, 58, was found guilty in connection with a corruption case, involving his client Ibori, of money laundering, obstructing an investigation into money laundering, and conspiring to defraud. In February 2012, he entered a plea of guilty to conspiracy to launder money, money laundering, fraud, and conspiracy to make false instruments, and he was given a 13-year prison term. During Ibori’s time as Delta State’s governor, the Metropolitan Police looked into allegations of corruption and money laundering. Gohil was found to have helped Ibori hide his criminal proceeds and defraud the people of Delta State.

Source: Punch July 26, 2023 12:08 UTC