Andrew can be called to give evidence in fraud case, judge rules

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 16:09 · Archive

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

A High Court judge has ruled that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a trial involving fraud allegations against Turkish businessman Selman Turk. Mr Justice Adam Johnson granted permission to Mr Turk to seek to call the former duke as a witness, allowing him also to rely on a witness summary.

The case involves Ms Nebahat Isbilen, a fellow Turkish national, who is suing Mr Turk. Ms Isbilen alleges that Mr Turk, who previously acted as her adviser, misled her concerning a £750,000 payment made to the then-duke in 2019, which was later refunded. According to the Daily Mail, Ms Isbilen, 81, alleges Mr Turk stole millions from her. The arrangements also involved payments of £350,000 to Andrew, £225,000 to the Duchess of York, £25,000 to Princess Eugenie and a £750,000 gift for Princess Beatrice's wedding.

Andrew is not accused of wrongdoing and the case does not centre on him. The Daily Mail reports that the Yorks reached an agreement with Ms Isbilen in 2023 to repay her an undisclosed amount of money.

Mr Turk denies dishonesty. The judge said: 'Given the seriousness of the allegations, both on their own terms and in light of their wider impact, fairness requires that Mr Turk should be afforded an opportunity of putting forward his own case, using the evidence he considers relevant and material.'

Mr Justice Adam Johnson said his decision only meant Mr Turk could call evidence from the former duke, and that a witness summons 'will likely' be needed to compel him to give evidence. The judge noted it was 'unlikely that a person in the position of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor would wish voluntarily' to provide evidence. The full trial in London is expected to begin in November.

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Andrew can be called to give evidence in businessman’s High Court caseThe former duke may now face a bid to require him to attend court or provide documents.Evening Standard · 23 Oct, 16:02
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in fraud trial, judge rulesBusinessman Selman Turk, who is being sued by fellow Turkish national Nebahat Isbilen, made a bid to be allowed to call Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidenceThe Independent · 23 Oct, 15:46
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have to give evidence in High Court fraud case over £750,000 gift he received from a Turkish womanThe former Duke of York is likely to be summoned to give evidence to the High Court in a long-running fraud case in which his dealings with the defendant have come under scrutinyDaily Mail · 23 Oct, 15:28
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in fraud trial, judge rulesAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a High Court trial involving allegations of fraud against a Turkish businessman, a judge has ruled.The Independent · 23 Oct, 15:23
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence at High Court, judge rulesThe trial in London is expected to begin in November.Metro · 23 Oct, 15:21
Andrew can be called to give evidence in businessman’s High Court case.Evening Standard · 23 Oct, 15:19

In this story: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor · Selman Turk · Nebahat Isbilen · Duchess of York · Princess Eugenie · Princess Beatrice · High Court

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