Trafigura’s Swiss conviction sends strong message, but appeal could bite back
By Martin Coyle ( February 4, 2025, 15:35 GMT | Comment) -- Switzerland has sent a strong message with the conviction of Trafigura and former senior executive Mike Wainwright on bribery charges, and the case piles increased pressure on commodities companies operating in high-risk jurisdictions. But previous big corporate white-collar crime cases have shown that the Swiss appeals process can bite back at prosecutors.Switzerland has sent a strong message with the conviction of Trafigura and a former senior executive on bribery charges, and the case piles increased pressure on commodities companies operating in high-risk jurisdictions....
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