Pursuant to Sanctions Board Decision No. 146 issued in Sanctions Case No. 779, the Sanctions Board imposes a sanction of debarment with conditional release for a minimum period of (1) year and three (3) months on Aktif Elektroteknik San ve Tic A.S. (the “Respondent”). After this minimum period of debarment, the Respondent may be released only if it demonstrates compliance with the condition set out in the Decision.
This sanction is imposed on the Respondent for related corrupt and fraudulent practices as defined in Paragraphs 1.16(a)(i) and 1.16(a)(ii) of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants By World Bank Borrowers (January 2011).
Capsule Summary of Findings:
The Respondent was found liable for related corrupt and fraudulent practices. Specifically, the misconduct involved undisclosed payments to public officials in the context of procurement for a Bank-financed contract. In selecting the appropriate sanction for the Respondent, the Sanctions Board took into account all relevant sanctioning factors. Full discussion of the facts, allegations, and the Sanctions Board’s analysis can be found in the published Decision.