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Daily Compliance News

April 18, 2022 the Bribes in Britain Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Ex-BOA trader admits to spoofing. (WSJ)
  • Exxon fined in Alex Oh litigation sanction. (Reuters)
  • UK Coca-Cola boss admits to taking bribes. (BBC)
  • Former Fresenius GC claims whistleblower retaliation. (WSJ)
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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 425, the Fresenius FCPA Enforcement Action

In this episode I have back fan fav Mike Volkov. We break down the recently released Fresenius FCPA enforcement action. Some of the highlights from the podcast include:

  • A detailed discuss of the underlying facts.
  • What were the bribery schemes? Some old and some new but every compliance professional should study them.
  • How and why did Fresenius let the conduct go on for so long.
  • How was the company able to garner a NPA?
  • How did the company obtain its 40% discount for its fine and penalties?
  • Why was a monitor required?
  • What are the lessons learned from this enforcement action?

To take a deeper dive into the Fresenius FCPA enforcement action, check out Mike Volkov’s three-part series on his blog site, Corruption, Crime and Compliance. You can also check out my multi-part series on the FCPA Compliance Report.