Braskem Self-Reports FCPA Probe
Brazil-based petrochemical giant Braskem has launched an internal investigation into potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Braskem said it is investigating allegations that two of its former executive officers made improper payments from 2006 to 2012 to Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras, in exchange for raw-material supply agreements. ...
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