Oghenochuko Ojiri, a well-known antiques expert and former television presenter, has lost his appeal against a prison sentence for failing to report high-value art sales to a man suspected of funding a militant group. Ojiri was sentenced to two and a half years in jail, with an additional year on licence, after admitting to multiple offences related to selling artwork worth around £140,000 to Nazem Ahmad, who is under international sanctions.

Judges rejected arguments that Ojiri acted out of naivety or inexperience, ruling that he was fully aware of his legal obligations and the risks involved in dealing with Ahmad. The court found that Ojiri deliberately concealed the buyer's identity and pursued the transactions for personal gain and prestige.

Ojiri's conviction marks the first known case under specific anti-terrorism legislation targeting the art market. Once a respected figure in the antiques world and a familiar face on television, Ojiri's downfall has been described as dramatic, with his actions motivated by the allure of dealing with a prominent name in the art world.