DOJ Investigating Whether Uber Violated Foreign-Bribery Laws
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into whether Uber violated laws involving the bribery of foreign officials, the company confirmed to Business Insider on Tuesday.
The privately-held ride-hailing giant is being investigated for possibly violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it illegal for individuals and organizations to pay foreign government officials in order to obtain or retain business.
Alexei Otreskovic writes that the investigation follows months of controversies and internal turmoil for the company.
Read the Business Insider article.