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## The Fraudsters Who Funded A Notorious Nigerian Organised Crime Gang; When The Case Began And How Long It Took To Complete. Request Https://Www.Cps.Gov.Uk/Cps/News/Ps1M-Fraudsters-Who-Funded-Notorious-Nigerian-Organisedcrime-Gang-Jailed-16-Years Can You Please Advise When Prosecution For This Case Began?

It is not evident in the write up and I would like to know how long it took to complete. 

## Response A Prosecution Commences When A Defendant Makes Their First Appearance At The Magistrates Court.  In This Matter The First Appearance Was 27 April 2017.

The matter concluded on 02 August 2019.  The Prosecution case took 2 years 3 months and 5 days to complete. Information Management Unit 020 3357 0899 
IMU@cps.gov.uk  

Crown Prosecution Service, Information Management Unit,  
Floor 8, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ