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[–] derram ago
https://archive.is/QfsbL | :
'This is the first time criminal action has been taken against any senior bankers for events dating to the 2008 financial crisis. '
'Varley, Jenkins and the bank are also charged with conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation in relation to the fundraising that took place in October 2008. '
'At the time, Barclays raised billions of pounds from Qatar in a move that allowed the bank to avoid taking a taxpayer bailout. '
'Barclays said it was considering its position in relation to these developments and awaiting further details of the charges. '
'Four former Barclays executives could face lengthy jail sentences after the Serious Fraud Office charged them and the bank with fraud over the way Barclays raised billions of pounds from Qatar at the height of the financial crisis. '
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