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U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds
U.S Army Overcharged on Afghan Radio Parts, Audit Finds By Tony Capaccio Dec 16, 2013 12:00 AM ET 6 Comments The biggest supplier of combat radios for Afghan security forces overcharged… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds
Monday, December 02, 2013 Afghan Subcontractor Loses Bid to Free Funds By DAN MCCUE (CN) – A military subcontractor accused of defrauding the government out of $77.9 million failed to persuade… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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NCIS agent implicated in Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to plead guilty
NCIS agent implicated in Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal to plead guilty By Craig Whitlock, Published: December 12 A senior law enforcement agent accused of taking bribes in a Navy corruption scandal has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Navy to review port contracts in light of bribery scandal
Navy to review port contracts in light of bribery scandal Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Blaising uses ship-mounted binoculars to monitor navigation points as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Navy to Audit Port Services
Navy to Audit Port Services Story Number: NNS131209-01Release Date: 12/9/2013 12:35:00 PM From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus spelled out in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Woman in a warzone: exposing corruption in Afghanistan
Woman in a warzone: exposing corruption in Afghanistan NATO subcontractor uncovers human rights violations in conflict zone SYDNEY, Australia – Not everything that happens in Afghanistan stays in Afghanistan. However in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Iraqi Co. Pays US $2.7M To Settle FCA Bribery Claims
Iraqi Co. Pays US $2.7M To Settle FCA Bribery Claims By Stephanie Russell-Kraft Law360, New York (November 08, 2013, 12:25 PM ET) — Baghdad-based Iraqi Consultants and Construction Bureau has paid… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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2 KBR Cases Illuminate Kickback Risks For Contractors Share us on: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn 0 Comments
2 KBR Cases Illuminate Kickback Risks For Contractors Law360, New York (December 03, 2013, 8:04 PM ET) — John Pachter Two decisions in 2013, in the Fifth Circuit and the Federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Navy fraud case prosecutors: Contractor got more work despite poor performance
Navy fraud case prosecutors: Contractor got more work despite poor performance By Craig Whitlock, Published: December 4 After a month at sea, the 5,000 sailors aboard the USS George Washington couldn’t wait… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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IG finds some not-so-intelligent conduct in the intelligence community
IG finds some not-so-intelligent conduct in the intelligence community By Walter Pincus, Published: December 4 Adding to all its other problems, the intelligence community’s inspector general, I. Charles McCullough III, has discovered… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
