Switzerland's Gunvor says didn't identify bribery in Gabon Assala deal
( June 2, 2026, 16:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Swiss oil commodities group Gunvor has said it didn't identify any corruption or bribery in its financial support for the Gabon National Oil Company's acquisition of Assala Energy in 2024. It said it had also never seen or approved any services contract with Vakana, a third party that it said was claiming involvement in the deal. Gunvor said it was cooperating with authorities after Switzerland’s Office of the Attorney General had collected information from the company relating to a $2 million fraud, and added that Gunvor itself was not a target. Statement follows....
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