Cement maker Lafarge on trial in France on charges of ...
Company accused of paying Daesh, others protection money
gulfnews.comI don’t currently have live updates in front of me. Here’s what I can share based on recent reporting up to now.
- Lafarge-related legal actions have recurred in Europe and North America, notably over past payments connected to Syria and alleged funding of militant groups, with trials and civil actions spanning 2024–2025 and ongoing in some jurisdictions.[2][3][5][6]
- In 2025, French and US proceedings continued to unfold around former executives, including Bruno Lafont, and Lafarge Holcim subsidiaries pursued damages and regulatory inquiries tied to those historic events.[5][2]
- Coverage from various outlets emphasized the broader implications for corporate governance and sanctions compliance in complex operating environments, along with ongoing court dates extending into late 2025 and beyond.[4][6][2]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to a specific date range or region (France, US, or Syria-related cases) for more precise updates.
- Pull the latest official Lafarge/Holcim statements or court documents if you specify the jurisdiction.
- Compile a brief timeline of key events and current status.
Would you like me to focus on a particular aspect or region?
Citations: The above points reference multiple reports on Lafarge’s legal cases and related actions, including European trials and sanctions-related proceedings.[3][6][2][4][5]