Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December
Summary
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been summoned to testify in a High Court fraud trial, with his appearance expected around 15 December. He is not accused of wrongdoing; the case concerns allegations that former financial adviser Selman Turk misled Nebahat Isbilen, and includes disputed payments to Mountbatten-Windsor.Key Facts
- The trial is expected to begin in mid-November, and Mountbatten-Windsor is due to appear around 15 December.
- A judge gave permission last month for Mountbatten-Windsor to be called as a witness.
- Isbilen alleges that Turk misled her and used her wealth for his own benefit.
- Court documents say Isbilen claims she paid £750,000 to Mountbatten-Windsor after Turk told her it would help with a passport.
- Turk denies dishonesty and says the £750,000 was a gift Isbilen offered to build goodwill.
- The case also concerns about £768,000 transferred from Isbilen's account in January 2020, which Turk describes as a loan for a Swiss chalet purchase.
- The £750,000 was repaid in 2021 after Isbilen's lawyers contacted Mountbatten-Windsor.
- Mountbatten-Windsor's evidence could be given in person or by video.
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