For the latest Trafford news sign up to the MyTrafford newsletter here A man accused of living a luxury lifestyle from crime told a jury he gave money to ‘Hawala guys’ who would transfer the cash into his Swiss bank account. Aram Sheibani, 40, denies alleged crimes including drug dealing, tax evasion and illicit property buying.
Jurors have heard he travelled around the world, had high value art and expensive cars as well as property worth almost £5m.
He admitted using drugs and living a 'hedonistic' partying lifestyle, but denied being involved in drugs supply. Prosecutors claim he had ‘unexplained wealth’, with over £1million in cash being seized.
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