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Rolls Royce cooperating with Petrobras corruption investigators

Tuesday, September 1st 2015 - 06:26 UTC
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Britain's Rolls-Royce is cooperating with investigators in a massive corruption scandal at Brazilian state oil giant Petrobras, a spokesman said. The engineering company confirmed it had been contacted by investigators involved in the probe, which has engulfed Brazil's political and business establishment amid allegations of a massive kickbacks scheme. Read full article

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  • golfcronie

    Sadly it was the norm to pay bribes to these 3rd world countries as everyman and his dog had their fingers in the pie. The answer is DO NOT GET CAUGHT.

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 07:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • Yuleno

    I thought some sneak would say''I had to do it,every else is doing it''
    How do you know it isn't happening in 'developed(sic)' countries trade?

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 04:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • Conqueror

    Latams are, demonstrably, well into crime and corruption.

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 04:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • golfcronie

    @2
    Just try it and you would be disqualified ( barred ) for even mention it, maybe many years ago it was prolific but not in todays climate.

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 05:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • ChrisR

    Rolls Royce are clearly joining those IN the tent pissing out, than those outside the tent pissing IN. Such a better place to be.

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 06:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • Yuleno

    #4
    Well isn't RR in a developed country.Arent they corrupt.
    They had to do it is a great defence!

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 07:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • golfcronie

    @6
    You obviously do not understand “English” the spoken word, the bribes were paid to Brazilian business men ( allegedly )

    Sep 01st, 2015 - 09:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • Clyde15

    #6
    If you wish to do business in Latam/Middle East/Africa then bribes are an integral part of the contract price.

    Sep 02nd, 2015 - 08:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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  • ilsen

    @8
    I agree, and I know from personal experience.

    Sep 02nd, 2015 - 11:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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