Shell wants investigation

[NewsWhore]

The saga of the Dominican National Refinery continues to make headlines. Government officials have been accusing employees of the refinery's partner, the Shell Oil Company, of altering invoices for shipping costs, among other things. According to newspaper sources, the dispute revolves around the Shell Company's intention to sell its 50% stake in the refinery and take in about RD$7 billion in profits. Now, Shell general manager Alfredo Nara has told Listin Diario that he wants the Department of Prevention of Corruption (DEPRECO) to investigate claims of malfeasance made by board members last week. Nara, a Dutch national, sent a letter through his lawyers to Dominican Attorney General Radhames Jimenez and Depreco head Octavio Lister, formally requesting an investigation. Lister told reporters that he would not discount an audit of the refinery's books by the Chamber of Accounts.

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