Reopen the Shell-Eni bribery probe, Transparency International urges US, Netherlands
( May 22, 2023, 17:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Transparency International has written to authorities in the US and the Netherlands, urging them to reopen investigations into Shell and Eni over the alleged payment of bribes in Nigeria. An Italian prosecution into the companies’ acquisition of rights to the OPL 245 offshore oilfield ended in acquittal, something TI described as an unfortunate pattern in Italy. Both the US and the Netherlands had previously opened probes into the deal, but closed them due to the Italian proceedings. “This case is an opportunity for the US to provide the promised leadership in the fight against corruption and promote the rule of law,” TI said in its letter to Merrick Garland, the US Attorney General.Statement below and letter attached. ...
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