London High Court rules in favor of Trafigura in nickel fraud lawsuit against Prateek Gupta
The High Court in London ruled in favor of Trafigura regarding fraudulent nickel cargoes. Judge Pushpinder Saini affirmed the civil claim against Prateek Gupta.
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The High Court of the United Kingdom 
GBhas ruled in favour of commodities trader Trafigura in its lawsuit against Indian businessman prateek gupta, finding that the defendant and his companies induced the firm into contracts through false and fraudulent representations. Judge pushpinder saini issued the ruling following a civil trial that concluded in December, affirming Trafigura's claim and enabling the company to continue its recovery efforts.
GBhas ruled in favour of commodities trader Trafigura in its lawsuit against Indian businessman prateek gupta, finding that the defendant and his companies induced the firm into contracts through false and fraudulent representations. Judge pushpinder saini issued the ruling following a civil trial that concluded in December, affirming Trafigura's claim and enabling the company to continue its recovery efforts.The legal battle centered on allegations that prateek gupta masterminded a fraudulent Ponzi scheme in which he and his corporate entities agreed to provide 99.8% pure nickel but instead delivered low-value or worthless materials. Trafigura, which is based in Switzerland 
CH, first received complaints regarding the cargoes in November 2022. Following subsequent inspections, the company booked a $590 million charge and initiated the lawsuit in February 2023.
CH, first received complaints regarding the cargoes in November 2022. Following subsequent inspections, the company booked a $590 million charge and initiated the lawsuit in February 2023.
