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UBS (UBS) Cleared in Mozambique Tuna-Bond Case by Swiss Court

A Swiss court has removed UBS Group (UBS) from a money-laundering case linked to the Mozambique tuna-bond scandal. The Federal Criminal Court found that UBS could not be held accountable for events predating its acquisition of Credit Suisse in 2023. The ruling aligns with the court's interpretation of the principle of culpability under Swiss law. UBS previously settled with Mozambique for investigations regarding Credit Suisse's earlier involvement, which included a $475 million settlement in 2021. The Attorney-General’s Office of Switzerland has 10 days to appeal this ruling.