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James Ibori’s Plea Against Conviction In London, Not Granted. See Why

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Ibori Didn't Steal Any Money From Delta Coffers - Group
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UK Court Refuses James Ibori’s Plea

James Ibori, a former governor of Delta state who was jailed in Britain for laundering Millions of dollars in stolen public funds, through British banks and properties, lost an appeal against his conviction in London today.

Ibori who was governor of Delta State for eight years (29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007), had pleaded guilty in a London court in 2012 to a 10-count charge of fraud and money-laundering, involving sums amounting to at least 50 million pounds ($66 million).

He received a 13-year jail sentence of which he served half, as is common in the British system.

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Ibori, who is now back in Nigeria, appealed against his conviction, alleging misconduct by British Police and prosecutors, which he argued, tainted the judicial process.