SAP Accused of ‘Improper Conduct’ Over East Africa Contracts
- German software giant’s partner dealt with state entities
- Claims come after SAP made graft payments in South Afica
The SAP SE logo sits on a wall at the software company's headquarters in Walldorf, Germany.
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SAP SE has been accused of “improper conduct” linked to state contracts in Kenya and Tanzania, a claim that could plunge the German software giant into a second African corruption scandal in as many years.
The graft allegations, which are being investigated by U.S. authorities, relate to deals in 2014 and 2015, the Walldorf-based company said in an emailed statement on Thursday. SAP and Twenty Third Century Systems, a partner across Africa and the Middle East, have since made management changes and strengthened compliance, SAP said.