Nearly a dozen resources employees could be investigated for alleged bribery during their time at a multinational mineral producer.
Up to 11 former Glencore workers recently faced potential prosecution for corruption across multiple jurisdictions.
The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) claims the mining giant made more than US$28 million (A$43.1M) in combined payments for preferential access to oil, increased cargoes, valuable oil grades and delivery dates between the years 2011 and 2016.
SFO King’s Counsel Alexandra Healy revealed her case summary accuses the previous employees of “serious criminality” in five African countries, according to Bloomberg News. An individual charging decision is expected to be announced before the end of April 2023.
Glencore confirmed none of the accused still worked for the proponent at the time of publication.
Related articles
Mining giant fails to exclude foreign residents from $8.7B compensation lawsuit
Mine collapses after eight workers die, management quits
Coal king appeals to overturn conviction after 29 mine workers die
Resources executives resign after eight employees killed.
Add Comment