THREE men have been found guilty for arranging a sham marriage in Winchester.
The jury found London-based Devine Abanda, Armand Djedje and Olivier Attie, guilty of conspiracy to breach UK immigration law, by12-zero.
During the trial, the court was told Djedje and Attie arranged the ceremony between Cameroon-born Abanda - the bridgegroom - and Olivia Godefroy, who plead guilty to the conspiracy as well bigamy at an earlier hearing.
Judge Keith Cutler, said: "You have been convicted by the jury. I now adjourn your case over for sentence. In the meantime you will be remanded in custody."
Abanda, 27, and 30-year-old Djedje looked down-trodden as they were led down from the dock.
After giving their verdict, the jury was told that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Attie after he failed to turn up for court for medical reasons.
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