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US Senators want BAT punished for bribing top officials
Former Trade minister Moses Wetang’ula and ex-Justice minister Martha Karua. The two have been entangled in the so-called ‘cigargate’ scandal, PHOTO | FILE
American lawmakers have asked US authorities to formally investigate BAT for alleged bribery of public officials across East and Central Africa, opening a new battle-front against the cigarette maker.
Nine members of US Congress have written to the Department of Justice asking for a criminal investigation into claims that BAT plc paid hefty bribes to top Kenyan tax officials, legislators and rival company insiders in order to undermine competition and stifle anti-smoking laws.
