Bargain Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri charged with TERRORISM after Met Police investigation

BARGAIN Hunt star Ochuko Ojiri has been charged with a terror offence following a police investigation.

The 53-year-old art dealer – real name Oghenochuko Ojiri – was held over a probe into terrorist financing.

Ochuko Ojiri is due to appear in court tomorrow BBCThe star is known for his work on Bargain Hunt[/caption]

Ojiri is the first person to be charged with a specific offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 9.

The TV star, who has also appeared on Antiques Road Trip, is charged with eight counts of failing to make a disclosure during the course of business within the regulated sector.

The offences allegedly took place between October 2020 to December 2021.

Ojiri was charged following an investigation into terrorist financing by officers from the National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU), part of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

The star was previously an art gallery owner before moving over to TV when the shop closed in 2021.

He is a regular on popular daytime show Bargain Hunt, where he lends his expert advice to budding antique buyers.

Ojiri has also appeared on Antiques Road Show – travelling across the country as he attempts to make a profit on forgotten items.

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