Hojol Uddin and Elisha Kaur successfully represented Ms S alleged to have been involved in a conspiracy with one other relating to the allegations of drugs supply and money laundering.

It was alleged that Ms S assisted in her partner in laundering substantial criminal profits through converting into gold bullion and concealing in unrelated bank accounts. During the investigation, bank statements and other financial material was obtained by the Police and a forensic accountant analysed the banking records.

Upon instruction, Ms S confirmed to JMW Solicitors her “unusual” behaviours in maintaining her bank accounts. Part of the Prosecution case was that Ms S was “layering” her bank accounts by making inter-account transfers to conceal the large sums of money provided by her partner. However, following the instruction of a psychologist, it became apparent that Ms S was simply transferring her money to level her bank accounts as it was a condition of her OCD diagnosis.

Following negotiations at day one of Trial, it was confirmed by the Prosecution that they would no longer be proceeding with the matter as it was not in the public interest based on the client’s minimal involvement and vulnerability.  The client was beyond relieved with the result as she was able to prove her innocence after being investigated for over half a decade.