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Episode 60 — A Deep Dive into the SEC’s FCPA Settlement with United Technologies

Episode 60 — A Deep Dive into the SEC’s FCPA Settlement with United Technologies

United Technologies recently settled an FCPA enforcement action with the SEC by paying $13.9 million for bribes paid by its elevator and aircraft businesses. UT disclosed the investigation to DOJ and the SEC in late 2013 or early 2014. DOJ declined to prosecute in March 2018. UT agreed to disgorge $9 million, plus interest of about $919,000 and to pay a penalty of $4 million. The SEC’s FCPA settlement contains...