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Trafigura says no bank lender lost money as a result of Mongolia fraud

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on March 25, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Trafigura says no bank lender lost money as a result of Mongolia fraud
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Lausanne, Switzerland (Reuters) - Bank lenders to commodity trader Trafigura lost no money on the $1.1 billion Mongolia fraud discovered by the company because all losses have been absorbed by its

Trafigura Confirms No Bank Losses from Mongolia Fraud Incident

Lausanne, Switzerland (Reuters) - Bank lenders to commodity trader Trafigura lost no money on the $1.1 billion Mongolia fraud discovered by the company because all losses have been absorbed by its shareholders, Trafigura Chief Executive Richard Holtum told the FT Commodities Summit.

(Reporting by Robert Harvey and Dmitry Zhdannikov; Editing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • Trafigura discovered a $1.1 billion fraud in Mongolia.
  • Bank lenders incurred no losses from the fraud.
  • Trafigura's shareholders absorbed all financial losses.
  • The announcement was made at the FT Commodities Summit.
  • CEO Richard Holtum provided the update.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Trafigura's announcement that no bank lenders lost money in the $1.1 billion Mongolia fraud.
Who absorbed the losses from the fraud?
Trafigura's shareholders absorbed all the financial losses from the fraud.
Where was the announcement made?
The announcement was made at the FT Commodities Summit.

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