The Guardian Australia ·general ·7 hours ago

Lafarge convicted for financing terrorism, former CEO sentenced to six years

French cement maker Lafarge was convicted for financing terrorism, fined over €1 million, and its former CEO sentenced to six years in prison. The company paid nearly €5.6 million to groups including Islamic State to operate its Syria plant from 2013 to 2014. This ruling marks a significant precedent in corporate accountability for financing armed groups.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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