Sentences with phrase «with allegation of bribery»

The source said the commission is investigating the judges in connection with allegation of bribery and money laundering.

The practice's recent representations include: (i) CONMEBOL in connection with U.S. criminal investigations and prosecutions into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world; (ii) the Special Committee of Banco BTG Pactual S.A. («BTG Pactual») in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its former CEO and other bank executives, in which we found no basis to support the allegations against the Bank and its employees; (iii) two of the largest construction companies in Brazil in potential civil and criminal investigations and litigation involving the Petrobras bribery scandal (Lava Jato), the largest corruption scandal in Latin American history, involving allegations of over $ 2.5 billion in bribes and kickbacks; (iv) the Government of Brazil in a corruption matter involving former senior government officials and multiple jurisdictions; (v) the General Manager of one of the largest energy companies in Central America in connection with allegations of bribery in Guatemala; (vi) a Mexican high - ranking executive for Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. in connection with DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations against Wal - Mart; (vii) a large Argentinean oil company and its owner, one of Argentina's wealthiest individuals, in connection with high - profile DOJ and SEC investigations involving alleged FCPA violations to secure an extension of oil rights in an Argentinean oilfield; (viii) the United State's largest chemical and industrial products companies in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its Mexican subsidiary; (ix) the Rosenthal family, one of the most prominent families in Central America, in a number of related criminal matters; and (x) a senior executive of one of Venezuela's largest engineering companies in DOJ investigations into corruption and money laundering involving PdVSA.

Not exact matches

They are probing Societe Generale SA over allegations of bribery related to the bank's work with the Libyan Investment Authority, while Airbus SE reportedly risks a fine in excess of $ 1 billion in a case also run by U.K. watchdogs.

Sands is in a much stronger position to expand in Japan than its rival Wynn, which is hobbled by a weaker MICE position, a bruising legal battle with former vice chairman Kazuo Okuda over bribery allegations in the Philippines, and the recent downfall of founder Steve Wynn.

Wolfe has substantial experience in corporate lawsuits that appear in the Court of Chancery in Delaware, where he is based; he represented National Amusements in the Viacom - Redstone case, along with Walmart as it battled allegations of bribery in Mexico.

«In view of the facts alleged in this report, which include bribery allegations, Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke, in compliance with article 16 of the Fifa code of ethics, yesterday requested the Fifa ethics committee to open ethics proceedings.»

«I never had any conversation with Ayariga with regards to money or received any money from the Chairman of the Committee or played any role whatsoever in connection with the bribery allegations,» he stressed.

«I would not go into a conspiracy to bear false witness against a nominee as suggested by Chairman of the Appointment Committee of Parliament Joe Osei - Owusu when he appeared before Parliament with regards to bribery allegations,» he stated.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has dismissed bribery allegations levelled against President John Mahama in connection with his acceptance of a Ford Expedition gift from a Burkinabe contractor.

The fallout from the allegations saw Mahama Ayariga charged with contempt of Parliament, and subsequently compelled to apologize for the bribery allegations he made against the committee, and the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, who he said had offered the bribe to have his nomination for the portfolio passed.

Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Mahama Ayariga has said he feels sorry his friendship with Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has been ruined following his allegation of bribery against the latter.

It reads: To: His Lordship Justice John Ajet Nassam — You are hereby notified that following the prima facie case established against you on allegations of misconduct for: Ex parte discussions with one party on a case pending before you contrary to Rule 3 (7) and 4 (A) of the (CCJMG), Bribery and corruption contrary to S. 244 of the Criminal Offences Act and Rule (2) of the (CCJMG).

And in addition to the SEC allegations, Venditto has been charged with conspiracy, bribery, securities fraud, wire fraud, making false statements and obstruction of justice.

The probe began with allegations of theft and bribery in the Woodbridge school district.

Now come similar allegations out of New York, where Newsday reports that a Bethpage lawyer, William Hamel, was charged with bribery this week in an insurance fraud scheme involving patient records purchased from employees in New York City's public hospitals.

Some examples include allegations of corporate bribery involving payments made to foreign government officials; compliance with regulatory reviews and investigations; cooperation with government price fixing investigations; participation in accounting investigations; conduct of internal corporate investigations involving employee theft or Intellectual Property theft; international arbitration; and involvement in general civil and / or commercial litigation.

Possibly the most high - profile corporate investigation involving Nigeria in the past year relates to the allegation that Shell and ENI engaged in the bribery of Nigerian officials in connection with their acquisition from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation of the interest in an oil prospecting licence (OPL), previously held by a company called Malabu Oil and Gas Limited.

Quinn Emanuel represents FIFA in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations against current and former football officials into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world.

According to Dechert, «the UNCITRAL Tribunal, presided over by Neil Kaplan QC (Hong Kong) with Professors Jan Paulsson (Miami) and Jaksa Barbic (Croatia) as co-arbitrators, completely cleared MOL of Croatia's bribery allegations and dismissed every claim brought by Croatia against MOL.

The reputational risk associated with bribery and corruption allegations is also on the minds of most respondents.

The Serious Fraud Office has recently acknowledged the usefulness of the proceeds of crime legislation now that the Bribery Act 2010 is in force and intends to investigate money laundering with renewed vigour alongside allegations of corruption.

The last programme, today's (June 13th) covers the ongoing Australian Wheat Board inquiry (into allegations of bribery etc) and a conversation with the South African Corrections Minister.

In February, the RCMP charged SNC with fraud and corruption relating to allegations of bribery in Libya and ties to the former Gaddafi regime.

Europe Our European practice has recently focused on representing (i) the Fédération Internationale de Football Association («FIFA») in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world («Investigation»), including conducting an internal investigation on behalf of the organization; (ii) two major European banks, including by investigating whether the banks knew or should have known that accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes; (iii) a multinational logistics and transportation company based in Switzerland in a DOJ investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA; (iv) a Switzerland - based, international private bank, in connection with the global criminal investigations involving 1MDB, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund; (v) several major European banks in connection with the «Panama Papers» investigation focused on whether accounts at the bank held under the names of companies created by the Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, were used to evade taxes, conduct business with sanctioned individuals or companies, or otherwise engage in criminal activity; (vi) ENRC, a large mining conglomerate formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, in a high - profile investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office of alleged bribery in the company's operations in Africa and Kazikhstan; and (vii) several European banks in connection with the Petrobras and PdVSA investigations focused on whether accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes to Petrobras or PdVSA officials in return for contracts.