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Scandal in Britain: Wrong Man in Prison for 23 Years for Student Murder? – False Testimonies and Missing Videos

Published February 16, 2026, 12:20
Scandal in Britain: Wrong Man in Prison for 23 Years for Student Murder? – False Testimonies and Missing Videos

A case that is shocking Britain is back in the spotlight, as new evidence suggests a possible miscarriage of justice in the conviction of Omar Benguit for the murder of South Korean student Jong-ok Shin in 2002. A new BBC Panorama investigation reveals that police were aware of false testimonies from the key prosecution witness, which contradicted security camera footage. The case against Benguit was based almost entirely on testimonies, as there was no forensic or direct visual evidence. Thirteen witnesses claim they were pressured by police to “enrich” their testimonies or lie, while two have recently admitted to giving false testimony and another four claim they were asked to provide false information. New potential alibi evidence emerges from a blurry security video showing a man resembling Benguit using a phone booth shortly after the murder, while police have lost 135 CCTV tapes from the initial investigation. A former senior homicide detective describes the conviction as “unsafe” and calls for a review. Benguit's lawyer speaks of a possible “fabrication of evidence” and perversion of justice.