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A British businessman and his Greek associate have been found guilty of brokering illegal deals involving former Soviet fighter jets and weapons intended for war zones like Sudan, South Sudan, and Libya.
Croydon, Southwark Crown Court, London, UK
Who
David Greenhalgh, Christos Farmakis, Edwige Hill, Anja Hohmeyer
What
A British businessman and his Greek associate have been found guilty of brokering illegal deals involving former Soviet fighter jets and weapons intended for war zones like Sudan, South Sudan, and Libya.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:08:00 GMT · 2h 6m ago
Where
Croydon, Southwark Crown Court, London, UK ·
Why
David Greenhalgh, 68, and Christos Farmakis, 48, attempted to profit from the illegal supply of weapons by acting as middlemen to arrange, transport, and deliver military goods without the required UK licenses.
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The conviction marks the UK's first successful prosecution for illegal arms brokering, sending a clear message that those who bypass international sanctions and UK licensing laws for profit will face justice, regardless of their attempts to operate beyond UK jurisdiction.
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