The case is a rare example of a criminal prosecution of senior bankers at a global bank over conduct during the worldwide financial crises in 2008.
Barclays is the first bank to be charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and unlawful financial assistance, making it the first bank to face criminal charges over actions taken during the financial crisis.
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