A lawyer who stood in last year’s general election and an accountant are due to appear in court after being charged with money laundering.
Solicitor Akhmed Yakoob, 37, who stood as an independent candidate for both the West Midlands mayoral election and the general election in 2024, and accountant Nabeel Afzal, 38, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 17 and each face three criminal charges, the National Crime Agency has said.
