A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned.
David Crisp admitted to an undercover investigator that he had “ignored government edicts” on sanctions by selling £1,000-a-bottle “Boadicea the Victorious” perfume in Russia.
The BBC can now exclusively show the undercover video, which has previously only been shared in court.
Mr Crisp was arrested in 2023 by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – the UK government agency responsible for sanctions enforcement – but the investigation was dropped earlier this year. This is despite the discovery of evidence that he tried to conceal more than £1.7m of illegal sales.
Mr Crisp, from Surrey, denies knowingly breaching sanctions or concealing trades with Russia.
Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news
#BBCNews
Views: 0
Only the politicians get away with doing the same thing.
Ban on sale or perfume will really hurt Russia and help stop the war: British logic
Another elitist entitled above the law But Government cuts winter allowance for pensioners who now sleep with pets to stay warm.
Fake news media of a third world dictature called UK!
This disgusting propaganda media should shut down and reopen in north Korea!
BBC is now a total disgrace shame on you british!