Witness in Shell-Eni Nigeria Trial Withdraws Graft Accusations
- Richard Granier-Deferre testified in Milan Wednesday
- Shell, Eni accused of participating in corrupt 2011 oil deal
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A retired Swiss oil executive who previously said he had knowledge of illicit dealings over a Nigerian oil block involving Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Eni SpA reversed his statements at a trial in Milan Wednesday.
“I’ve never had contact with Shell,” ex-executive Richard Granier-Deferre said. “I’ve never had relations with people from Eni in my entire career.”