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Philips (Dutch) Accused of Bribery in Germany

In August 2006, the Financial Times reported that the Dutch electronics company Philips was under investigation for bribery in Germany. Senior sales staff at Philips allegedly offered "gifts" including watches and business suits worth up to €2,500 to secure extra shelf space in stores.

References
Financial Times  [Publication date: 27/8/2006] 'Philips embroiled in bribery scandal' by Hugh Williamson, Mark Krümpel
[ Date URL accessed: 28/8/2006 ]

MSN News  [Publication date: 23/8/2006] 'Philips hit by corruption charges'
   http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=FT&Date=2006
   0823&ID=5967601
[ Date URL accessed: 25/8/2006 ]

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