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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
National
George Lithgow

Money laundering accused would-be politician to face trial in 2027

A lawyer and would-be politician accused of helping a group launder millions in cash is facing a two-year wait for trial.

Akhmed Yakoob, 37, who ran against Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood in the 2024 election, is known for his popular legal videos on TikTok.

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