Judge rules Andrew may give evidence in UK fraud trial

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 02:32 · Archive

A judge has ruled that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a UK High Court fraud trial involving a Turkish businessman.

A UK High Court judge has ruled that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a fraud trial involving businessman Selman Turk. Turk is being sued by fellow Turkish national Nebahat Isbilen, who alleges he misled her over a £750,000 payment made to the then-duke in 2019, which was subsequently repaid. Turk denies dishonesty.

Justice Adam Johnson granted Turk permission to seek to call evidence from Mountbatten-Windsor despite Turk's late request to do so. The judge said the evidence was 'limited in scope' and could be accommodated within the 11-week trial, which is expected to begin in November. The judge noted that 'fairness requires that Mr Turk should be afforded an opportunity of putting forward his own case, using the evidence he considers relevant and material'.

Isbilen's lawyers have previously told the court that tens of millions of her funds had been misappropriated, with Turk failing to explain where the money went. They stated that 'money was used for purposes unconnected with Mrs Isbilen', including substantial sums paid to Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York.

How it is being reported

• Andrew may have to give evidence in UK fraud trialAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have to give evidence in a UK High Court case over an alleged gift he received from a Turkish businessman.Perth Now · 24 Oct, 01:57
• Andrew may have to give evidence in UK fraud trialAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have to give evidence in a UK High Court case over an alleged gift he received from a Turkish businessman.The West Australian · 24 Oct, 01:57

In this story: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor · Selman Turk · Nebahat Isbilen · Justice Adam Johnson · UK High Court

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