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Drug maker GlaxoSmithKline says it investigated China bribery claims, found no wrongdoing

The Canadian PressJune 13, 2013 04:32

BEIJING, China - Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline said Thursday it has investigated an accusation that its salespeople in China bribed doctors and found no evidence of wrongdoing. The company said it conducted a four-month investigation after receiving complaints from an anonymous source. It said it found "no evidence of corruption or bribery in our China business." GlaxoSmithKline PLC is headquartered in Britain but has a presence in the United States, which could make it liable to penalties under U.S. anti-bribery laws.

Swiss to broaden anti-corruption laws, make bribery illegal in Olympic or World Cup host cases

The Canadian PressMay 15, 2013 08:00

GENEVA - The Swiss government wants to broaden its anti-corruption laws to make bribery a criminal offence in almost all cases. The move follows criticism from anti-graft advocates who claim Switzerland doesn't do enough to prevent bribery by businesses and international sports organizations based in the Alpine country. The Cabinet on Wednesday proposed changing the law to include bribes paid during the selection of hosts for major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup or the Olympics.

Horse racing-Jockey, three footballers banned after corruption probe

Thomson ReutersJanuary 25, 2013 13:16

LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Jockey Andrew Heffernan was disqualified from riding for 15 years and three footballers were excluded from being involved in horse racing on Friday following a British Horseracing Authority (BHA) corruption inquiry. Heffernan was found guilty of conspiring with others to commit a corrupt and fraudulent practice, receiving a bribe and intentionally failing to ensure a horse ran on its merits.