Scoular Company FCPA Settlement: Cartel Links, Border Trade Risks, and Compliance Lessons

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore it more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the recent FCPA resolution with the Scoular Company. Both Tom and Matt have blogged on this matter, so check out the Resources link below for additional discussions. The recent FCPA enforcement action against Scoular Company involved a $10.2 million payment and a three-year deferred prosecution agreement over bribes by third-party customs brokers to Mexican border officials to expedite cross-border shipments. DOJ emphasized alleged cartel connections, including a strong statement from the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, which raised questions about expanded local U.S. attorney involvement and how cartel or potential FTO designations could heighten trade and compliance risks. The company received no voluntary self-disclosure credit but got a 25% discount, with remediation cited (including dropping brokers and strengthening tone at the top). They highlight off-channel WhatsApp use, the lack of released key documents (DPA, statement of facts, criminal information), and practical compliance takeaways on third-party oversight, data analytics, and risk assessments. Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom in FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred the Davey, Communicator, and W3 Awards, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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