Another investigation has been launched against SA-born Ivan Glasenberg’s Glencore, this time by the UK’s top fraud watchdog, causing the global commodities and trading company’s stock to plummet by the most in more than four years.

Glencore’s share price plunged 5.65% to close at R42.36, after it announced on Thursday afternoon that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) had “opened an investigation into suspicions of bribery in the conduct of business of the Glencore group”...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.