WASHINGTON: British-based Defense company BAE Systems PLC pleaded guilty to conspiracy on Monday, and a judge imposed a US$400 million fine, among the largest in the Justice Department's efforts to combat overseas corruption in international business.
The international defense contractor knowingly failed to ensure compliance with legal prohibitions on foreign bribery.
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