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Swiss decision to close Argor case encourages “head in the sand” attitude
02.06.2015 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAGS) decided not to further prosecute the Swiss precious metals company Argor-Heraeus SA, that handled dirty African gold. While Swiss authorities acknowledged that Argor did refine looted gold and violated its duty of diligence, the case was nonetheless closed, a decision met with disbelief by the three NGOs working...
Argor case: UK Authorities Called to Act following Swiss Ruling
05.02.2014 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
Argor case: Important decision of the Federal Criminal Court
03.02.2014 - (Last modified: 12.07.2017)
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC) rendered a decision on the Argor case on January 24, 2014. It reveals that a search was conducted on the premises of the Swiss refining company on November 4, 2013, following the opening of proceedings on alleged aggravated money laundry and complicity in the looting of raw materials. Documentation and computers were seized on th...
