Andrew can be called to give evidence in High Court fraud trial
A High Court judge has ruled that Prince Andrew can be called to give evidence in a fraud trial involving a Turkish businessman. The case concerns a £750,000 payment made to the former Duke of York, though there is no suggestion of wrongdoing on his part.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights the legal complexities surrounding high-profile figures being compelled to testify in international financial disputes.
Image source, Getty Images By Ella Kipling Published 5 minutes ago Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in a High Court trial involving allegations of fraud against a Turkish businessman, a judge has ruled.
Nebahat Isbilen, a Turkish national, alleges that Selman Turk, her former adviser, misled her over a £750,000 payment made to Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019.
The judge agreed to allow Turk, who denies dishonesty, to seek to call evidence from Mountbatten-Windsor in a trial in London expected to begin in November.
Mountbatten-Windsor repaid the money, and there was no suggestion of wrongdoing by the former Duke of York.
Ahead of the trial, Turk made a bid to be allowed to call Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence.
In a judgment on Friday, Justice Adam Johnson agreed, allowing Turk to rely on a witness summary and seek to call evidence from the former duke.
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