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06-15-2007, 03:40 PM
The Shell Company is denying reports that fuel purchase invoices have been forged and adulterated. The company also refuted claims that Shell will not buy any fuel under the PetroCaribe agreement and that it is purposely withholding fuel in order increase gas prices. Shell claims that it is the victim of a smear campaign and reaffirmed its commitment to the Dominican public. Shell says that it will continue to do what it can to prove that the accusations are false.
As a result of the accusation the Department for the Prevention of Corruption (DEPRECO) has begun a full investigation. Yesterday DEPRECO head Octavio Lister visited the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (REFIDOMSA) offices and received the first set of documents that will be used in the investigation. The Chamber of Accounts will also be investigating the accusations into the alleged invoice fraud. Lister says that Attorney General Radhames Jimenez told him to investigate after Listin Diario published a report by REFIDOMSA executives that revealed the alleged invoice fraud. Lister, commenting on the report, said that this is the result of an internal investigation by REFIDOMSA executives. Lister said that in recent weeks Dominicans have experienced an increase in gas prices and that the fraud case has to deal with a company that is in business with the government. Lister said that if any irregularities are found, those responsible would face justice.
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As a result of the accusation the Department for the Prevention of Corruption (DEPRECO) has begun a full investigation. Yesterday DEPRECO head Octavio Lister visited the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (REFIDOMSA) offices and received the first set of documents that will be used in the investigation. The Chamber of Accounts will also be investigating the accusations into the alleged invoice fraud. Lister says that Attorney General Radhames Jimenez told him to investigate after Listin Diario published a report by REFIDOMSA executives that revealed the alleged invoice fraud. Lister, commenting on the report, said that this is the result of an internal investigation by REFIDOMSA executives. Lister said that in recent weeks Dominicans have experienced an increase in gas prices and that the fraud case has to deal with a company that is in business with the government. Lister said that if any irregularities are found, those responsible would face justice.
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