Avianca discloses internal FCPA investigation
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Jaclyn Jaeger2019-08-19T14:19:00
Avianca Holdings disclosed in a securities filing that it is investigating possible violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act concerning free and discounted airline tickets and upgrades given to government officials in certain countries.
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