Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor summoned as witness in fraud trial

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 21:09 · Archive

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been summoned to give evidence in a High Court fraud trial in December. The case centres on allegations brought by Nebahat İşbilen, a Turkish woman, who claims her former financial adviser Selman Turk misled her and misused her wealth. A disputed £750,000 payment made to Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019, which was later repaid, is central to the case. Turk denies dishonesty.

Mountbatten-Windsor is not accused of wrongdoing. He is believed to be the first royal since the 19th century to be served such a witness summons. The appearance will be his first public questioning since his BBC Newsnight interview in 2019. He may give evidence in person or by video around 15 December, when the trial is expected to be underway.

The court appearance is likely to receive significant media attention and offers a rare opportunity to hear Mountbatten-Windsor explain details of his financial arrangements, a subject that has faced scrutiny and questions about transparency in recent years.

How it is being reported

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘summoned to give evidence’ in High Court fraud trialIt will be the first time the former prince faces a public questioning in six yearsThe Independent · 3 Nov, 21:52
• Andrew summoned to court as fraud trial witness – three things we could learnMountbatten-Windsor’s statements in the trial are likely to offer greater insight into his finances and business dealingsThe i Paper · 3 Nov, 20:53
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in DecemberMountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.BBC News · 3 Nov, 20:05
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ordered to give evidence at businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understandsAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served a summons compelling him to give evidence at a Turkish businessman's fraud trial, Sky News understands.Sky News · 3 Nov, 14:51

In this story: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor · Nebahat İşbilen · Selman Turk · High Court · Turkey

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