Brazilian meatpacker’s FCPA settlement details widespread corruption
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Jaclyn Jaeger2020-10-15T17:00:00
Brazilian company JBS, the largest meat producer in the world, and its holding company agreed to pay nearly $300 million for systemic and widespread corruption in settlements with two U.S. enforcement agencies.
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