DOJ Foreign-Bribery Probes Resume With Focus on US Interests

The Justice Department will resume investigations and prosecutions into bribes that companies or individuals pay to foreign governments or other entities with a renewed focus on protecting US businesses and industries.

A new directive issued Tuesday by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche resumes investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act after they were halted by President Donald Trump when he took office. Trump directed the Justice Department to conduct a review and make changes to how they’re conducted.