Day: June 10, 2024

Beny Steinmetz’s company obtained iron ore deposits worth billions thanks to bribes paid to the wife of a West African president. As revelations of the corruption mounted, and Steinmetz came under pressure in courts around the world, he and his firms struck a series of deals with companies connected to Greek businessman Sabby Mionis. The deals helped Steinmetz protect his assets and fight back against adversaries.

Beny Steinmetz emerged from his father’s shadow to build a corporate empire, but his methods have left him facing jail sentences for bribery. His reputation, and perhaps his freedom, now depend on the outcome of an appeal before Switzerland’s supreme court.