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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jessica Murray and agency

Former son-in-law of Bernie Ecclestone on trial for alleged money laundering

James Stunt pictured at Leeds crown court
James Stunt, pictured at Leeds crown court in January earlier in the trial, is among eight defendants accused of laundering cash from criminal activity. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA

James Stunt, the former son-in-law of Bernie Ecclestone, took “a very hands-on approach” as his company became involved in a “sophisticated” £266m money-laundering operation, a court heard.

Stunt is one of eight defendants on trial accused of laundering cash from criminal activity by using it to buy gold.

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