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Ghana-US Joint Investigation Pursues Additional Suspects in TOR Bribery Scheme

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Ghana's Deputy Attorney General has confirmed that Ghanaian and US authorities are jointly pursuing additional individuals connected to the $1 million bribery scheme involving the former Tema Oil Refinery managing director. The cross-border enforcement effort follows the conviction of former TOR MD and Goldman Sachs banker Asante Kwaku Berko in a US court under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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Former TOR MD conviction: Ghana, US working to pursue others over $1m bribery scheme – Deputy AG · myjoyonline.com · T3

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