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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85508, member: 27"]
Luxury shopping sprees and cushy London living are being framed as payback for oil deals, and a former Nigerian minister is fighting it in court.

Core allegation overview
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[*]Diezani Alison-Madueke accused of trading influence for lavish perks.
[*]Prosecutors say benefits flowed from oil-linked business figures.
[*]The case centers on Nigerian energy contracts.
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Money trail and shopping
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[*]Over £2 million was allegedly spent at Harrods.
[*]Payment cards traced to Kolawole Aluko.
[*]Corporate card tied to Tenka Limited.
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London lifestyle claims
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[*]Prosecutors paint a high-spend life bankrolled by contractors.
[*]Luxury goods and prime homes feature heavily.
[*]Influence is described as the expected return.
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Properties and perks
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[*]Exclusive use of a mansion with a cinema room is alleged.
[*]Property named The Falls, Gerrards Cross.
[*]Renovations and staff costs are allegedly covered by energy firms.
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Charges and legal stakes
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[*]Trial unfolds at Southwark Crown Court.
[*]Counts span bribery and conspiracy allegations.
[*]UK law allows long prison terms or unlimited fines.
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Nigerian fallout
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[*]She previously ran Nigeria’s oil ministry and OPEC.
[*]Assets back home were seized through court orders.
[*]Exit to the UK followed a political loss.
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