After millions lost to corruption, Glencore faces further scrutiny - Jeune Afrique

Jae Carwardine, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, criminal and financial crime team.
Jae Carwardine
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"Convicting executives would act as a deterrent whereas the corporate entity being convicted would only incur a large financial penalty, which wouldn't necessarily deter the larger corporates, because they have deep pockets."*

Speaking with Jeune Afrique, financial crime partner discusses whether convicting the individual executives involved in the Glencore corruption scandals would have a more significant impact on efforts to curb corruption. 

The full article is available to read online and by subscription to Jeune Afrique.

The fraud and criminal litigation team has defended investigations / prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue and Customs, National Crime Agency, Architects Registration Board and the Crown Prosecution Service, as well as those prosecutions brought privately. 

(*Quote translated from the original French)

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