Crown Prosecution sets out case against Adoboli

Former UBS trader was today accused of being a 'gambler' whose unauthorised trades caused 'chaos and disaster' when they were discovered a year ago

Ex-UBS trader Kweku Adoboli was today accused of being a "gambler" whose unauthorised trades caused "chaos and disaster" when they were discovered a year ago.

The case against Adoboli, who stands accused of causing the largest unauthorised trading loss in UK history, began in earnest at Southwark Crown Court today with the prosecution's opening statement.

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