Ministry uncovers frauds in refining division of Pemex
Apr 01, 2003 02:00 AM
Multi-million dollar frauds involving organized crime have been uncovered in the refining division of state oil
company Pemex, and criminal charges are pending against several of those involved, Mexico's anti-corruption ministry
confirmed.
The anti-corruption “czar”, Francisco Barrio, said an "irregular payment" of $ 140 mm had been detected
in a contract signed by Pemex subsidiary Pemex-Refinacion and a private company.
A subsequent inquiry revealed tax evasion, the creation of phantom companies and other crimes, Barrio said.
