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DOJ – US citizen charged with conspiracy to bribe foreign officials

The US Department of Justice issued a news release stating that a US citizen has been charged with conspiracy to pay bribes to former Panamanian Government officials to secure maritime contracts. The conspiracy allegedly involved payment of monies to these foreign officials for awarding the conspirator’s company contracts to maintain lighthouses and buoys along Panama’s waterways. (12/16/09).

House adopts Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions bill

The US House of Representatives adopted the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009 (H.R. 2194). This measure, if enacted into law, would impose economic sanctions on persons and entities involved in providing refined petroleum products to Iran or assisting Iran in expanding its domestic capability to refine petroleum. The measure would apply to, among others, shippers and ship owners delivering refined petroleum products to Iran and underwriters providing insurance for such activities. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. (12/15/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.