FedEx disclosed this week that it is investigating potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

The allegations center around potential bribery payments made to customs officials in Kenya in exchange for clearing shipments without inspection. “Allegations were brought to FedEx’s attention in December 2013 regarding possible violations of the FCPA,” says Bonnie Kourvelas, a FedEx spokesperson.

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Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance contributor to Compliance Week after working for the company for 15 years. She writes on a wide variety of topics, including ethics and compliance, risk management, legal,...