Trial International: UK Authorities Called to Act on “Blood Gold” Case Following Ruling
- Conflict Awareness Project
- Feb 5, 2014
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 10, 2024

February 5, 2014 – A key ruling by the Swiss Federal Criminal Court gave momentum to a war crimes case against Swiss refining giant, Argor-Heraeus SA, alleged to have laundered millions of dollars of looted gold from the DRC. The three NGOs behind the case, call on the UK and Jersey Channel Island authorities to swiftly investigate the two British firms that were the primary traders of the gold at issue.