London Mining Plc
The SFO launched an investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at London Mining Plc in 2016.
The SFO alleges that Graeme Hossie, Rachel Rhodes and Ariel Armon paid bribes in Sierra Leone so that London Mining would receive favourable treatment in the progression of the mining business.
Graeme Hossie and Rachel Rhodes were charged in relation to two counts of corruption between the years of 2009 to 2012 and then 2010 to 2014. Ariel Armon was charged for one count in relation to corruption between the years of 2010 to 2014.
Case timeline
17 Oct 2024 – The provisional trial date was adjourned by the judge until 7 April 2026.
14 Jul 2023 – The three defendants appeared at Southwark Crown and pleaded not guilty. A trial date was set for January 2025.
2 Jun 2023 – SFO announces investigation as Graeme Hossie, Rachel Rhodes and Ariel Armon are charged with corruption and ordered to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 16 June 2023.
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