French rogue trader photographed for first time

French trader Jerome Kerviel said on Tuesday he refuses to be a "scapegoat" for multi-billion eur...  More »

French trader Jerome Kerviel said on Tuesday he refuses to be a "scapegoat" for multi-billion euro rogue trade losses at Societe Generale bank, in an exclusive interview with AFP. "I was designated (as solely responsible) by Societe Generale. I accept my share of responsibility but I will not be made a scapegoat for Societe Generale," he said, in his first interview since the scandal broke last month. Wearing jeans and a white checkered shirt, the 31-year-old -- who was propelled to worldwide notoriety overnight by his role in the biggest rogue trade scandal in history -- gave the interview at his lawyer's Paris offices. Kerviel refused to discuss the details of the affair, saying he was "saving his statement for the judges." Exclusive AFP still images of Jerome Kerviel.  « Less