UK Asset Manager Janus Henderson Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi Sentenced to 6 Years Jail & Sister (Oerta Korfuz) Sentenced to 5 Years Jail after Found Guilty of Insider Trading UK Court to Generate $1.3 Million Profit Using Confidential Information of Companies Including Daimler, Jet2 & THG from 2019 to 2021, Traded Using Accounts Held by Sister (Oerta Korfuz), Personal Trainer & Personal Trainer Partner (Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad), Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad Were Found Not Guilty
12th July | Hong Kong
UK asset manager Janus Henderson ex-Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi has been sentenced to 6 years jail & his sister (Oerta Korfuz) sentenced to 5 years jail after being found guilty of insider trading by a UK court to generate around $1.3 million (£1 million) profit. UK Financial Conduct Authority (4/7/25): “Redinel Korfuzi sentenced to six years imprisonment, and his sister Oerta Korfuzi, sentenced to five years imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of insider dealing and money laundering worth £1m in a case brought by the FCA. Redinel Korfuzi took advantage of his position as a research analyst at Janus Henderson. In his role, he had access to confidential information that was likely to have an impact on companies’ share prices. He shared this with his sister Oerta to rig the system and make money. Mr Korfuzi regularly saw emails from companies gauging investor interest on plans to raise equity in the markets or sell large blocks of shares owned by existing shareholders. Within minutes Mr Korfuzi traded in the shares of those companies across a number of accounts, including those operated by his sister. The case centred on 13 stocks, traded between 17 December 2019 and 25 March 2021, which generated a profit of more than £960,000. The FCA detected suspicious patterns of trading and analysed large sets of trading data to uncover the crime. The Korfuzis were arrested in March 2021 as part of a search operation, which was carried out alongside the Metropolitan Police. FCA investigators also uncovered an international money laundering operation. While the source of the cash remains unknown, 173 deposits were made into accounts controlled or operated by the siblings from the UK to Albania. This included nearly £25,000 of cash in English and Scottish bank notes that was found in two bags during the search of a safety deposit box in Knightsbridge. The FCA has begun proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to ensure the benefit of the criminality is removed.” In 2025 June, UK asset manager Janus Henderson ex-Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi & his sister (Oerta Korfuz) were found guilty of insider trading by a UK court to generate around $1.3 million (£1 million) profit using confidential information of companies including Daimler, Jet2 & THG from 2019 to 2021 while working at Janus Henderson. Redinel Korfuzi traded in companies using accounts held by his sister (Oerta Korfuz), his personal trainer & his personal trainer partner (Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad). Both Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad were found not guilty. UK Financial Conduct Authority (19/6/25): “The FCA has secured convictions against two individuals, Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi, for insider dealing and money laundering offences which netted them over £1 million. Redinel Korfuzi worked as a research analyst at an asset management firm. He regularly obtained confidential, price-sensitive information for publicly traded companies as part of his role. Between 17 December 2019 and 25 March 2021, Mr Korfuzi conspired with his sister, Oerta Korfuzi, to use that confidential information to deal in the shares of at least 13 companies ahead of market announcements. The trades were executed through accounts held by Mr Korfuzi’s sister, personal trainer (Rogerio de Aquino) and his partner (Dema Almeziad). They used Contracts for Difference (CFDs), taking positions that the value of the relevant shares would go down and closing the positions after the market announcements. The suspicious trading was detected by the FCA’s market monitoring systems despite their arrangements, which were designed to conceal Mr Korfuzi’s involvement in the trading and to maximise profits. Mr and Ms Korfuzi were also convicted of money laundering. Between 1 January 2019 and 25 March 2021 they received dirty cash derived from the proceeds of crime, making 176 cash deposits totalling £198,210. The source of the cash was unrelated to the insider dealing with which they were charged. Their co‑defendants, Rogerio de Aquino and Dema Almeziad, were acquitted of all charges. Mr and Ms Korfuzi will be sentenced on 4 July 2025. The FCA will also apply for confiscation orders in order to recover the proceeds of crime.”
“ UK Asset Manager Janus Henderson Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi Sentenced to 6 Years Jail & Sister (Oerta Korfuz) Sentenced to 5 Years Jail after Found Guilty of Insider Trading UK Court to Generate $1.3 Million Profit Using Confidential Information of Companies Including Daimler, Jet2 & THG from 2019 to 2021, Traded Using Accounts Held by Sister (Oerta Korfuz), Personal Trainer & Personal Trainer Partner (Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad), Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad Were Found Not Guilty “
Notes:
- On 19 June 2025, Mr Korfuzi and Ms Korfuzi were found guilty of insider dealing and money laundering following an 18 week trial at Southwark Crown Court in a prosecution brought by the FCA.
- Redinel Korfuzi’s date of birth is 20 May 1987.
- Oerta Korfuzi’s date of birth is 10 September 1988.
- The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 gives the FCA powers to investigate and prosecute insider dealing, defined by The Criminal Justice Act 1993.
- Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi were convicted of conspiracy contrary to section 1 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 to deal as an insider contrary to section 52(1) Criminal Justice Act 1993, between 17 December 2019 and 25 March 2021.
- Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi were also convicted of dealing in criminal property contrary to section 327 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 between 01 January 2019 and 25 March 2021.
- The individuals were charged in January 2023. As these offences predate 1 November 2021, when the maximum sentence available increased to 10 years, the insider dealing here is punishable by a fine and/or up to 7 years’ imprisonment.
- The offence of money laundering is punishable by a fine or up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
- The prosecution were unable to identify the source of the crime from which the cash derived.
- To report market abuse to us or to speak to someone about it, please see our market abuse webpage.
- The FCA has an overarching strategic objective of ensuring the relevant markets function well. To support this, it has three operational objectives: to secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers; to protect and enhance the integrity of the UK financial system; and to promote effective competition in the interests of consumers.
- The trial was prosecuted by Tom Forster KC of Red Lion Chambers and Tom Broomfield and Katherine Lloyd of QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers on behalf of the FCA.
- Find out more information about the FCA.
UK Asset Manager Janus Henderson Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi & Sister (Oerta Korfuz) Found Guilty of Insider Trading by UK Court to Generate $1.3 Million Profit Using Confidential Information of Companies Including Daimler, Jet2 & THG from 2019 to 2021, Traded Using Accounts Held by Sister (Oerta Korfuz), Personal Trainer & Personal Trainer Partner (Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad), Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad Were Found Not Guilty
20th June – UK asset manager Janus Henderson ex-Research Analyst Redinel Korfuzi & his sister (Oerta Korfuz) were found guilty of insider trading by a UK court to generate around $1.3 million (£1 million) profit using confidential information of companies including Daimler, Jet2 & THG from 2019 to 2021 while working at Janus Henderson. Redinel Korfuzi traded in companies using accounts held by his sister (Oerta Korfuz), his personal trainer & his personal trainer partner (Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad). Both Rogerio de Aquino & Dema Almeziad were found not guilty. UK Financial Conduct Authority (19/6/25): “The FCA has secured convictions against two individuals, Redinel Korfuzi and Oerta Korfuzi, for insider dealing and money laundering offences which netted them over £1 million. Redinel Korfuzi worked as a research analyst at an asset management firm. He regularly obtained confidential, price-sensitive information for publicly traded companies as part of his role. Between 17 December 2019 and 25 March 2021, Mr Korfuzi conspired with his sister, Oerta Korfuzi, to use that confidential information to deal in the shares of at least 13 companies ahead of market announcements. The trades were executed through accounts held by Mr Korfuzi’s sister, personal trainer (Rogerio de Aquino) and his partner (Dema Almeziad). They used Contracts for Difference (CFDs), taking positions that the value of the relevant shares would go down and closing the positions after the market announcements. The suspicious trading was detected by the FCA’s market monitoring systems despite their arrangements, which were designed to conceal Mr Korfuzi’s involvement in the trading and to maximise profits. Mr and Ms Korfuzi were also convicted of money laundering. Between 1 January 2019 and 25 March 2021 they received dirty cash derived from the proceeds of crime, making 176 cash deposits totalling £198,210. The source of the cash was unrelated to the insider dealing with which they were charged. Their co‑defendants, Rogerio de Aquino and Dema Almeziad, were acquitted of all charges. Mr and Ms Korfuzi will be sentenced on 4 July 2025. The FCA will also apply for confiscation orders in order to recover the proceeds of crime.”
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