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Ex-Glencore Exec Denies Bribery Charges
10 Sep
Summary
- Former Glencore oil head Alex Beard denied bribery charges in London.
- Beard and colleague face accusations of conspiring to make corrupt payments.
- A trial is expected to take place next year for the former executives.
In a London court, Alex Beard, the former head of oil at Glencore Plc, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of bribery and corruption.
Beard, alongside his former colleague Andy Gibson, who previously led oil operations, stands accused of conspiring to facilitate corrupt payments. The legal proceedings are now building towards a trial anticipated to commence next year.
This development marks a critical juncture in the case, as Beard's plea signals a determined defense against the serious allegations leveled against him and Gibson.
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