Judge says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can give evidence in fraud trial

• Businessman Selman Turk has been granted permission by a High Court judge to call Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to give evidence in an upcoming fraud trial.
• Mr Turk is facing legal action from Turkish national Nebahat Isbilen, who claims he misled her regarding a £750,000 payment made to the former duke in 2019.
• Mr Justice Adam Johnson stated that fairness required Mr Turk to present relevant evidence, though a witness summons will likely be needed to compel attendance.
• The judge noted it was highly unlikely Mr Mountbatten-Windsor would voluntarily provide a witness statement given the sensitive nature of the case.
• Mrs Isbilen alleges tens of millions of pounds of her funds were misappropriated, with the 11-week trial set to begin in London in November.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be called to give evidence in fraud trial, judge rules