‘Higher-ups are in our pocket’ — An aviation giant with billions in military contracts admits to bribing officials in Nepal and South Africa 

“Bribery schemes, whether based inside or outside the United States, harm consumers and companies trying to legally conduct their businesses. That’s why this office, along with our law enforcement partners, will continue to diligently pursue any individual or company that seeks to profit through corrupt or illegal means,” said US Attorney Matthew M. Graves for of the District of Columbia in a statement. Graves is pictured in 2021.

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