A Lamborghini-driving 'TikTok lawyer' who almost became an MP on a pro-Palestine ticket has denied money laundering 'involving millions of pounds' in cash.
Akhmed Yakoob, 37, was charged earlier this year for offences alleged to have taken place between February 18 2020 and January 8 2021.
He was accused of money laundering, encouraging money laundering, and failing to ensure customer due diligence measures in a business relationship.
Yakoob pleaded not guilty to the charges, alongside accountant Nabeel Afzal, 38, both from Birmingham, at Westminster Magistrates' Court yesterday following a National Crime Agency probe.
The pair were released on unconditional bail but must return to court on July 15. If convicted, they could face up to 14 years in jail, the court heard.
