Source: UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
17 December 2012

Four executives including a former tax manager (UID 1916656), at a service provider of manpower to the oil and gas industry, have been charged with conspiracy to corrupt, by the UK SFO. The allegations of bribery stem from a two year investigation into the tax affairs of the company’s Nigerian subsidiary. The bribes were paid in 2008 and 2009, allegedly to tax officials to avoid, reduce or delay paying tax on behalf of workers. The value of the bribes paid, according to the SFO press release, is £180 000. A preliminary hearing into the case is scheduled for 22 February 2013.