R v Oghenochuko Ojiri

R v Oghenochuko Ojiri

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the sentencing judge correctly assessed the high culpability and moderate to high harm, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and followed the required sentencing process in the absence of specific guidelines.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Oghenochuko Ojiri
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Failure to Disclose Information, Terrorist Financing, Sentencing, Money Laundering, Regulated Sector Obligations
Criminal Law Counter Terrorism Failure to Disclose Information Terrorist Financing Sentencing Money Laundering Regulated Sector Obligations

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Oghenochuko Ojiri

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for an offence under section 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 where there are no sentencing guidelines?
  2. 2 Did the sentencing judge err in assessing the applicant's culpability and mitigation, particularly regarding naivety and lack of experience in the regulated sector?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the sentencing judge correctly assessed the high culpability and moderate to high harm, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and followed the required sentencing process in the absence of specific guidelines.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed