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    Ex-Glencore employees plead not guilty to UK bribery charges ahead of 2027 trial

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    Posted on November 10, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Four ex-Glencore traders plead not guilty to bribery charges in a London court. The trial, set for 2027, involves operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast.

    Former Glencore Traders Enter Not Guilty Pleas in UK Bribery Case

    LONDON (Reuters) -Four ex-Glencore oil traders on Monday pleaded not guilty in a London court to bribery charges ahead of their trial in 2027.

    Paul Hopkirk, Ramon Labiaga, David Perez and Martin Wakefield pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to give corrupt payments relating to Glencore's operations in Nigeria, Cameroon or Ivory Coast.

    Perez and Wakefield denied a further charge of conspiracy to falsify documents between 2007 and 2011.

    Their trial is due to begin in 2027 and take up to six months.

    (Reporting by Sam Tobin, Editing by Sam Tabahriti)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Four ex-Glencore traders plead not guilty to bribery charges.
    • •Charges relate to operations in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast.
    • •Perez and Wakefield face additional charges of document falsification.
    • •Trial scheduled for 2027, expected to last six months.
    • •Case highlights ongoing legal challenges for Glencore.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Ex-Glencore employees plead not guilty to UK bribery charges ahead of 2027 trial

    1What is bribery?

    Bribery is the act of giving or receiving something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty.

    2What is a trial?

    A trial is a formal examination of evidence in a court of law, typically involving a judge and jury, to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant.

    3What is corruption?

    Corruption involves dishonest or unethical conduct by a person in a position of power, often involving bribery or the misuse of authority for personal gain.

    4What is document falsification?

    Document falsification is the act of altering or creating a document with the intent to deceive or mislead, often for fraudulent purposes.

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