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Ex-Jefferies Banker Pleads Not Guilty to UK Insider Dealing Charge

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority charged Bobosher Sharipov with allegations that he leaked insider information in 2021.
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By Harry Black

January 7, 2026 at 11:17 AM UTC

An ex-banker at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.’s UK arm pleaded not guilty to an insider dealing charge brought by the markets watchdog.

The Financial Conduct Authority charged Bobosher Sharipov with allegations that he leaked insider information in 2021 to a business associate while advising GCP Student Living Plc on a potential takeover bid.