‘No evidence’ man knew gold was stolen, jury told

Follow up on Stolen Gold Toilet from art exhibit at Blenheim Palace, in Oxfordshire

There is no evidence a man on trial in connection with the theft of a £4.8m golden toilet knew the gold he was dealing with was stolen, a jury has been told.

The prosecution said the 41-year-old’s decision not to give evidence meant he failed to answer a number of questions, including what the gold looked like when it was delivered to his jewellers in Hatton Garden.

“What clear evidence is there that Mr Guccuk did anything wrong or criminal?”

Source – BBC

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