Former England cricketer Phil Edmonds denies bribery allegations

Former England cricketer Phil Edmonds 'strenuously' denied accusations of wrongdoing on Thursday after a campaign group claimed he and a partner 'carved out an African business empire with bribery and dirty tricks'

London: Former England cricketer Phil Edmonds “strenuously” denied accusations of wrongdoing on Thursday after a campaign group claimed he and a partner “carved out an African business empire with bribery and dirty tricks”.

Phil Edmonds

Sable Mining, a company co-founded by Edmonds and his business parter Andrew Groves, said a report the company had bribed African officials was based on “unreliable” testimony.

Anti-corruption campaign group Global Witness had accused Edmonds and Groves of a “multi-million dollar heist” in an investigation it said was based on leaked emails and company files.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!