'It's hard to take in - you don't believe it until you hear it': Tears outside court as five ex-Barclays traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed
The convictions of five men jailed for rigging interest rates have been overturned at the Court of Appeal after a 'wrong turn' led to unfair errors in their trials.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Oct 7, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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