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Orthodox man convicted over £10 million charity scam

Edward Cohen, 67, illegally sold medication - including viagra - through Jewish charities

June 26, 2019 11:02
Southwark Crown Court, where Edward Cohen and David Cohen were tried
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An Orthodox man has been convicted of laundering proceeds from the illegal sale of medication totalling more than £10 million through Jewish charities. 

Edward Cohen, 67, funnelled “huge sums of money” - from sales and charitable donations - through an international network of firms, bank accounts and currency exchanges.

Southwark Crown Court heard that the medication sold included Viagra, slimming pills and prescription medication.

Edward Cohen fled the country ahead of the start of the trial and was convicted in his absence. 

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