Aker Solutions manager questioned in Malaysia, sources say charges expected

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been investigating allegations that Norway's biggest oil services company made false representations to win licences from state energy group Petronas that are normally reserved for companies that meet ethnic quota requirements under Malaysian law.

KUALA LUMPUR: Norwegian oil services firm Aker Solutions said on Thursday one of its managers was being questioned by Malaysian authorities and three sources familiar with the case said they expected charges to be brought on Friday.

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been investigating allegations that Norway's biggest oil services company made false representations to win licences from state energy group Petronas that are normally reserved for companies that meet ethnic quota requirements under Malaysian law.