Did Trump Initiate SEC Criminal Investigations into Pfizer's Operations in China and Russia?

While a Wikipedia article alludes that NY District Attorney Berman was ousted for looking into Rudolph Giuliani’s alleged dealings with the Ukraine, Pfizer’s SEC filings tell a different story.

Apr 09, 2023

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Originally Published April 8, 2023: During the Trump administration, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Unit of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) began criminal investigations into Pfizer’s operations based in China and Russia.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) makes it unlawful for a U.S. person or company to offer, pay, or promise to pay money to any foreign official for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. The FCPA includes criminal charges for not keeping proper accounting provisions, as well as anti-bribery statutes.

Did Trump Initiate SEC Criminal Investigations into Pfizer's Operations in China and Russia?

While a Wikipedia article alludes that NY District Attorney Berman was ousted for looking into Rudolph Giuliani’s alleged dealings with the Ukraine, Pfizer’s SEC filings tell a different story.

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