June 25, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against Amec Foster Wheeler Limited (Foster Wheeler) for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) arising out of a bribery scheme that took place in Brazil. As part of coordinated resolutions with the SEC, the U.S. Department of […]
Frauds & Scandals
SEC Awards More Than $1 Million to Whistleblower
June 24, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced an award of more than $1 million to a whistleblower whose information and assistance led to multiple successful SEC enforcement actions. The whistleblower provided SEC staff with valuable information and ongoing assistance, which included participating in interviews with the staff. […]
SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Former Executive of Financial Services Company
June 23, 2021/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today obtained a final judgment against a former executive of a financial services company for his role in orchestrating a bribery scheme to help a client to win a government contract to build and operate an electrical power plant in the […]
