Lawsuit Seeking Class Action Status Filed Against BNP, AWB Over UN Oil for Food
A civil lawsuit, seeking class action status has been filed in US federal court, in Manhattan, Southern District of New York, on behalf of citizens of the three northern governates of Iraq who were entitled to receive benefits under the UN oil-for-food program against BNP Paribas and AWB Ltd, formerly known as the Australian Wheat Board.
The lawsuit was brought under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, US anti-money laundering statutes and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, which allows lawsuits against criminal organizations.
Filed under General Law
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