Gambling addict convicted of murder of oil executive

Rakesh Bhayani was today convicted of the murder of the former Libya-based oil executive Carole Waugh. His co-defendant, Nicholas Kutner was acquitted of the murder. Bhayani had earlier pleaded guilty to defrauding Ms Waugh and perverting the course of justice by concealing her body. Kutner had also pleaded guilty to the fraud and was also convicted of the perverting.

Patrick Gibbs QC appeared for the Crown.

Alexander Cameron QC appeared for Nicholas Kutner.

28th November 2013