March 28, 2024
Exploration of Endeavour’s Former CEO Reveals $15m of Concealed Payments
Exploration of Endeavour’s Former CEO Reveals $15m of Concealed Payments
Endeavour recently made public that its former CEO, a French executive, directed undisclosed payments totaling $15 million without board notification. The company stated that these payments were camouflaged as an advance to a contractor. Supported by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, Endeavour clarified that de Montessus’ actions led to the company issuing two payments summing up to $15 million to the same entity that previously received $5.9 million. Despite investigations conducted by the miner, no details about the ultimate recipients of these irregular payments have surfaced. “Implausible and Untrue” Claims De Montessus, asserting innocence, admitted to a “lapse in judgment” at