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  • Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 07:12 UTC

    Petrobras investigation looks into corruption by a dozen foreign companies

    Zelada, head of Petrobras international division 2008/2012, appeared to have received bribes on a contract with US companies

    Brazilian police on Thursday arrested Jorge Zelada, former director of Petrobras' international division, as part of an ongoing investigation into bribery and corruption at the state-run oil producer, prosecutors have said. Zelada is suspected of money-laundering, appropriating public funds, corruption, tax evasion and contract fraud.