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Aug 22, 11:23 AM
Ex-Vitol Trader Faces 40 Years, $7.1M Forfeiture in Bribery Scheme
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Ex-Vitol Trader Faces 40 Years, $7.1M Forfeiture in Bribery Scheme

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Javier Aguilar, a former oil trader for Vitol Group, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a second international bribery scheme. Aguilar faces up to 40 years in prison and will forfeit more than $7.1 million. Aguilar's guilty plea consolidates two federal cases, following a previous conviction earlier this year.

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