Albemarle fined over US$218m for Asia bribes

The US Department of Justice and Securities& Exchange Commission have together fined global chemicals supplier Albemarle Corporation more than US$218 million over bribes paid in Asia.

By Sara Lewis

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) and Securities& Exchange Commission (SEC) have together fined global chemicals supplier Albemarle Corporation more than US$218 million over bribes paid in Asia.