Former Honorary Consul of South Sudan Involved in Arms Procurement Scandal
April 14, 2026
Christos Farmakis, a former honorary consul of South Sudan, is involved in a scandal regarding arms procurement. British prosecutors accuse him of participating in illegal agreements for the supply of anti-aircraft systems and fighter jets. The charges relate to the period from 2009 to 2016, with references to connections with senior figures in South Sudan. Farmakis has pleaded not guilty and did not attend court. His trial is proceeding in his absence at Southwark Crown Court.