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NEWS: Billionaire among ex-Glencore executives pleading not guilty to bribery charges

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Glencore's former head of oil Alex Beard leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court, after appearing for bribery charges, in London, Britain, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

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By Paul O’Donoghue, Senior Correspondent

British billionaire businessman Alex Beard was among the former executives at mining giant Glencore who has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges.

The 57-year-old is charged with two counts of conspiracy to make corrupt payments to government officials and officials of state-owned oil companies.

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