Judge permits summons of Andrew in fraud trial
A UK judge ruled Andrew can be called as a witness in a fraud trial.
Justice Adam Johnson determined that Turkish businessman Selman Turk can compel the former Duke of York to give evidence at the High Court. Turk, a former Goldman Sachs banker, is being sued by Nebahat Isbilen, who alleges he tricked her into making a £750,000 payment to Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019; the sum was repaid.
Mountbatten-Windsor is not accused of wrongdoing. The judge noted it is highly unlikely the former royal would voluntarily give a statement.
A witness summons would probably be needed. The ruling came weeks after Mountbatten-Windsor won a separate case against Thames Valley police over unlawful searches of his Norfolk home.
- £750,000
- Payment amount
- 2019
- Payment year
- November
- Trial date
- Justice Adam Johnson
- Judge
Why it mattersThe ruling gives Turk a chance to call evidence supporting his version of events in a high-profile fraud case, and may force Mountbatten-Windsor into an unwanted public court appearance.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the case has been reported by Australian outlets covering royal and international legal developments.
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