Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) is facing a scandal over corruption and InvestorPlace has a few things to know about the situation.
Here’s some thing to know about the Petrobras corruption in Brazil, as collected from The Atlantic.
- Former Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had allegedly received illegal kickbacks from Petrobras.
- It’s believed he used money from the scandal to fund his political campaign and help his party.
- He is claimed to be responsible for choosing new directors at the energy company.
- The former President of Brazil was taken for questioning.
- It’s believed that the corruption lasted from 2003 to 2010.
- The investigation is called Operation Car Wash and it includes dozens of politicians.
- Lula is still his party’s leader and it continues to control Brazil.
- The investigation includes a possible $2 billion in bribes paid by businessmen.
To learn more about the Petrobras scandal, click here.
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