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Date: 07-06-2020
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United States of America v. Cajan Welding & Rentals, Ltd.
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Judge: Not Availabler
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (Orleans Parish)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Not Available
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
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New Orleans, LA - The United States of America charged Cajan Welding & Rentals, Ltd. conspiracy to defraud the United States and violating the Procurement Integrity Act, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371.
According to the bill of information, CAJAN WELDING & RENTALS, LTD. conspired with unnamed co-conspirators to defraud the United States by corrupting and impairing the government procurement process, and by obtaining non-public pricing and cost information in order to obtain subcontract awards and payments from the U.S. Department of Energy in connection with its operation of the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
If convicted, CAJAN WELDING & RENTALS, LTD. faces a maximum fine of $500,000.00, a term of probation of up to five years, and a special assessment of $400.00.
The case is being investigated by the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of Louisiana, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s Washington Criminal II Section, and the Department of Energy’s Office of the Inspector General.
Outcome: An information is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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