Video: BBC documentary on ex Delta state governor & convicted criminal James Ibori

This is such a shame. There are many more of his types out there. He just happened to be unfortunate. He's probably feeling sorry about all his crimes and hopefully others can learn from his downfall... watch video below

                     

From grace to grass: James Ibori jailed for 13years

The former Delta state governor admitted to 10 counts of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. 

Ibori who evaded capture in Nigeria after a mob of supporters attacked police, was arrested in Dubai in 2010 but was extradited to the UK and prosecuted based on evidence from the Metropolitan Police, who estimated he stole $250m (£160m) from state coffers.

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Photos: Ex Governor James Ibori's sentencing in London

The ex Delta state governor's money laundering sentencing is under way in London.

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James Ibori pleaded guilty to save Nigeria

Quote by Mr James Ibori media assisstant, Mr Tony Eluemumor

"Ibori pleaded guilty to the 10 count charge of stealing, money laundering and corruption because as an elder statesman and patriotic Nigerian, it was in the best interest of the country that its name get saved the embarrassment of a long court process that would have had the country's name bandied for the wrong reasons in a foreign court".

This must be the biggest joke of the century! Pleading guilty to such huge offence he did not commit. He must really love his nation Nigeria.

Photos of James Ibori's extravagant lifestyle home and abroad

His £2.2million house in Hampstead

Below are some picture of some of ex Delta State governor James Ibori's properties. He own seven properties in London alone including a 6-bed house with indoor pool worth £2.2million. He also has fleet of expensive cars ranging from Range Rover of £600,000 to £120,000 Bentley to Mercedes Maybach of about £300,000 and a private jet which he bought for £12million. He's also reported to have spent £126,000 in a month on his credit cards and ran up a £15,000 bill for a two day stay at the Lanesborough Hotel in London.

Much of the money he laundered through his London office and here's something shocking you might not even know before - Ibori has actually been accused of stealing in a London DIY store before in 1991 with his wife who worked as a cashier then.

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Former Delta state governor Ibori pleads guilty in London court

Former Delta state governor Chief James Ibori has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud in his UK trial. The governor who initially denied all the charges was first arrested by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in 2007. He then fled to Dubai but was yet again rearrested by the EFCC but a British warrant led to him being detained in the Middle East nation. All his attempt to fight extradition failed and he was sent to UK to face trials.  

The British police accused him of stealing £250million over 8years. 

Chief Ibori's sentencing has been adjourned to April 16 & 17 while confiscation hearing will be in August.

Chief James Ibori

Source: http://www.thisdayonline.com/