Former Petrofac execs win short delay to UK bribery trial after cost dispute
By Martin Coyle ( October 5, 2026, 16:46 GMT | Insight) -- Two former Petrofac executives facing bribery charges have seen their criminal trials delayed by three weeks in after a legal dispute with insurance companies over who should pay their defense costs. The start of their trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court was pushed back to Nov. 23 after the defendants asked for more time to prepare.Two former Petrofac executives facing bribery charges have seen their criminal trials delayed following a legal dispute with insurance companies over who should pay their defense costs....
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