Novak jailed in Willbros case

A former consultant for pipeline contractor Willbros International Inc. was sentenced Friday for his role in a scheme to pay more than $6 million in bribes to government and political party officials in Nigeria.

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Execs see Africa opportunities, but risks too

FCPA Blog-sponsor AlixPartners teamed with Dentons to survey multinational companies about their current and future business objectives in Africa.

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Parker Drilling in $15.85 million settlement

Houston-based Parker Drilling Company resolved Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges Tuesday for bribes paid to Nigerian officials through an agent to circumvent customs and tax laws.

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Wal-Mart’s Victims Part II: The Discourse of White-Collar Crime

The Siemens enforcement action is a powerful example of what FCPA enforcement is today . . . and what it is not.

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Zambia ex-president arrested

Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 76, says his opponents are on a political witch hunt (photo courtesy of Wikipedia)Former Zambian leader Rupiah Banda has been arrested and charged with abuse of power over a controversial oil deal.

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KBR's clean bill of compliance health

Houston-based KBR said in an SEC filing this week that its compliance monitor 'has certified that KBR's current anti-corruption compliance program is appropriately designed and implemented to ensure compliance with the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws.'

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Nabors wins declination

Oil services firm Nabors Industries Ltd. said Wednesday the DOJ won't bring an FCPA enforcement action after an investigation first launched more than five years ago.

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Global Contagion Report: Zenon

Country: Nigeria

Company Involved: Zenon

Industry: Oil & Gas

Industry Subsector: Exploration

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Global Contagion Report: Securency International

Country: Nigeria

Company Involved: Securency International

Industry: Consumer Services

Industry Subsector: Printing

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Eni chief investigated in Algeria bribe case

The CEO of Italian energy giant Eni SpA  is under investigation by Italian authorities for bribes allegedly paid in Algeria by its subsidiary Saipem SpA.

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