Written question asked by Lord Oates (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Gold: Zimbabwe
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the National Crime Agency’s International Corruption Unit investigated the allegations of corruption and the illicit gold trade in Zimbabwe involving British citizens as reported in the Al Jazeera documentary Gold Mafia; and whether any prosecutions have resulted from this.
- Answer
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While we cannot comment on specific law enforcement investigations, the Government treats all allegations of international corruption, money laundering and illicit gold trading with the utmost seriousness.
The National Crime Agency's International Corruption Unit, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, investigates international bribery, corruption and related money‑laundering offences, including where there is a nexus involving UK nationals or financial systems. The Illicit Finance Summit, to be hosted by the UK in December, will strengthen international, public-private cooperation to tackle illicit gold.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL968
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Corruption British nationals abroad Prosecutions Gold Foreign trade Zimbabwe
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- 2026-06-30 17:06:44 +0100
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