Fund Analyst at Janus Henderson Accused of £1m Pound Insider Trading Scheme

A former City fund analyst stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated insider trading scheme that netted nearly £1 million through illegal trading activities. Redinel Korfuzi, 37, who worked as a research analyst at prestigious fund manager Janus Henderson, allegedly exploited confidential information about major companies including Daimler, Jet2 and THG.

The prosecution at Southwark Crown Court claims Korfuzi executed trades through accounts held by three co-defendants, including his sister Oerta Korfuzi, 36. The siblings, alongside Rogerio de Aquino, 63, and Dema Almeziad, 40, face charges of conspiracy to commit insider dealing and money laundering between January 2019 and March 2021.

The Financial Conduct Authority’s prosecutor, Tom Forster, positioned Korfuzi at “the absolute centre” of the alleged conspiracy. The defendants allegedly capitalised on national lockdown restrictions, utilising work-from-home arrangements to conduct their illicit trading activities. The total profits from trades involving 11 companies’ shares amounted to approximately £963,000.

Janus Henderson, which manages more than £300 billion in assets, has distanced itself from the case and emphasised its cooperation with regulatory investigations. The asset management firm maintains a strict stance against any misuse of confidential information.

The trial, expected to conclude in May, could result in significant prison sentences. If convicted, the defendants face up to seven years for insider trading offences and a maximum of 14 years for money laundering charges. While many facts remain undisputed, the defence contests the interpretations drawn from the evidence.