Connect with us

Breaking News

US Court Jails Ex-NNPC General Manager Paulinus Okoronkwo for 87 Months Over $2.1 Million Bribe from Chinese Oil Firm

Published

on

Share Story:

A United States district court has sentenced Paulinus Okoronkwo, a Nigerian American and former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to 87 months in prison.

Okoronkwo was convicted for his role in receiving a $2.1 million bribe from Addax Petroleum, a subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned oil and gas conglomerate Sinopec.

The sentencing underscores the long arm of international anti-corruption enforcement and highlights the ongoing legal consequences for individuals involved in bribery schemes within the global oil industry.

Share Story:
SEE ALSO:  Sowore Accuses Police of Wearing Vigilante Uniforms for VIP Escort Duties
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

Latest Stories

Trending

×