Another prison term handed down in Fat Leonard affair
MARCH 20, 2017 — In the latest development in the bribery case known in Navy circles as the “Fat Leonard affair,” Alex Wisidagama, 42, of Singapore, the former global manager for government
MARCH 20, 2017 — In the latest development in the bribery case known in Navy circles as the “Fat Leonard affair,” Alex Wisidagama, 42, of Singapore, the former global manager for government
JANUARY 29, 2015 — U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Todd Dale Malaki was sentenced today to 40 months in prison for accepting cash, hotel expenses and the services of a prostitute from foreign
Today, the company said:
“A statement by Mr. Eduardo Costa Van Musa relating to the drilling contract for the Petrobras 10000 was made public this week through the Brazilian authorities investigating corrupt practices relating to Petrobras. In his statement, Mr. Musa said he believed he received payments from someone claiming to be a commercial representative of Transocean even though Mr. Musa also asserted that no such payments were necessary as Transocean had been awarded the contract as it was the best technical and economic bidder in a competitive process.
“Transocean has not identified any wrongdoing by any employee or any of its agents in connection with the company’s business.
“Transocean is investigating these recent allegations made by Mr. Musa and will also continue its efforts to ensure no violation of company policy or law has, or will, occur. Finally, if requested, Transocean will cooperate with governmental investigations.
Transocean is committed to doing business lawfully and with the highest ethical standards. The company has in place a comprehensive compliance program that encompasses our Code of Integrity and related policies, including requirements for risk-based due diligence of third parties, regular training, audits and more. In addition, Transocean has been following the ongoing investigations in Brazil and has taken what it and its outside counsel believe are appropriate responsive measures.”
At noon, Transocean’s stock was trading at $12.68.
APRIL 15, 2015 — Another U.S, Navy officer has pleaded guilty in the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) bribery and corruption scandal, known in Navy circles as the “Fat Leonard” affair —
FEBRUARY 11, 2015 — Three U.S. Navy flag officers have received letters of censure in relation to Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) bribery and corruption scandal, known in Navy circles as the
FEBRUARY 9, 2015 — Responding to stories in the Brazilian media, Singapore’s Keppel Corporation and Sembcorp Marine have each rejected suggestions of involvement in the Operation Car Wash bribery scandal involving state
FEBRUARY 6, 2015 — Petrobras today announced the new leadership that will replace former Petrobras CEO Maria das Graças Foster and the five other directors who resigned this week as the Brazilian
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 — Paul Simpkins, 60, of Haymarket, VA, a former senior federal contracting officer was arrested this morning for conspiracy to commit bribery in connection with his alleged role in
JANUARY 16, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Justice reports that Leonard Glenn Francis, owner and chief executive of Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA), pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges in
JANUARY 7, 2015 — A commander in the U.S. Navy pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges in the Glenn Marine scandal yesterday, while a second U.S. Navy officer was indicted on related