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In an SEC filing last week, spirits-maker Beam Inc. confirmed that it is investigating possible FCPA violations by its India unit.
Last month, the press in India said Illinois-based Beam was forced to start an investigation after whistleblower complaints about ‘excise duty violations, invoicing problems, and handing over distribution in some key markets.’… Continue Reading
This case isn’t about the FCPA or bribery. But corruption, yes — with allegations of cheating that put a lot of lives at risk.
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Omar Badr is an American.… Continue Reading
The DOJ agreed last week to end Pride International’s deferred prosecution agreement a year early to reward the company for its enhanced compliance efforts.
As reported by Matt Kelly of Compliance Week, it was the first time in an FCPA case that the DOJ terminated a DPA ahead of schedule ‘for good behavior.’… Continue Reading