What specific bribery charges did Alex Beard plead not guilty to, and in which countries and time periods are the alleged offenses said to have occurred?

Alex Beard pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to make corrupt payments. Prosecutors allege he was involved in such a conspiracy concerning payments to government or state-owned oil company officials in Nigeria between 2010 and 2014, and in Cameroon between 2007 and 2014.

Who else is facing related charges alongside Alex Beard, what are their charges, and when is the trial scheduled?

Andrew Gibson, Glencore's former head of oil operations, pleaded not guilty to four counts of conspiracy to make corrupt payments in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, plus one additional charge of conspiracy to falsify documents required for an accounting purpose. Four other former Glencore oil traders also pleaded not guilty to related bribery charges last year. All six defendants are due to stand trial from October 2027.

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Ex-Glencore Head of Oil Pleads Not Guilty to UK Bribery Charges Ahead of 2027 Trial

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Former Glencore oil head Alex Beard pleaded not guilty to UK bribery charges concerning West African operations. Five other ex-executives also denied charges, with all six set to stand trial in October 2027.

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