Trafigura controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Mongolian petroleum-products misconduct
Trafigura disclosed that local personnel had concealed overdue debts and manipulated data over approximately five years, causing inflated payments and a $1.1 billion writedown.
2023
Fraudulent nickel shipments
Trafigura reported losses of approximately $577 million after cargoes sold as nickel were found to contain lower-value materials. The company pursued the sellers in court and described itself as the victim of the fraud.
2007
Vest Tank explosion
An explosion occurred at the Vest Tank facility in Norway while chemical waste was reportedly being treated on behalf of Trafigura. Trafigura was not accused of direct responsibility in the cited account and declined requests from Norwegian police to interview employees.
2006
Probo Koala toxic-waste incident
Hazardous waste associated with the Probo Koala was discharged at sites in Côte d'Ivoire by a local contractor. The episode was followed by widespread illness claims, environmental criticism, investigations, and legal disputes involving Trafigura.
2001
Iraq Oil-for-Food controversy
The tanker Essex, chartered by a Trafigura entity, was identified in allegations that Iraqi crude was added after United Nations monitors had approved the cargo under the Oil-for-Food programme.