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Dechert, the SFO, and ENRC: A trial of brown envelopes, lies, and millions in fees

Long-running court battle ends with some explosive findings, but more drama could still be in store

Judgment reads like a thriller as pages detail deception and collusion
Judgment reads like a thriller as pages detail deception and collusion Photo: Alamy

Documents leaked in brown envelopes by former policemen, allegations of bribery and corruption connected to mining in Africa, and former senior staff at the government’s top fraud investigation agency lying to a court about their actions.

The judgment in mining company Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation’s case against the Serious Fraud Office and US law firm Dechert has details worthy of a John le Carré thriller.

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