Guest World News Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 [attach=full]17642[/attach]Rolls-Royce said Monday it will take "all necessary action" to comply with the law after the Financial Times reported it was accused of involvement in a bribery scandal with the Brazilian energy giant Petrobras. The British engine maker, which makes gas turbines for oil rigs for Petrobras, allegedly paid bribes via an agent in exchange for a $100-million contract as part of a scheme in operation over the past decade, the FT reported, citing testimony from a former Petrobras executive. "We want to make it crystal clear that we will not tolerate improper business conduct of any sort and will take all necessary action to ensure compliance," a Rolls-Royce spokesman said. The FT reported that former Petrobras executive Pedro Barusco told Brazilian police that he had received $200,000 from Rolls-Royce -- only part of the bribes he alleges were paid to politicians and other executives at the group. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Cloaked Posted February 16, 2015 Owner Share Posted February 16, 2015 I guess I will have to trade in for a new one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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