The African Development Bank Group, on 20 April 2020, announced the debarment of Sinotec Company Limited, an energy solutions company registered in China. Pursuant to a decision by the Bank’s Sanctions Appeals Board, the company will be debarred for a period of 36 months (3 years) for engaging in fraudulent practices. A press statement by the Bank says: “An investigation conducted by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption established that Sinotec Company Limited misrepresented its experience, the value and dates of its reference contracts and its relationship with other bidders while participating in three Bank-financed tenders under the Regional…
African Development Bank bans Sinotec Company Limited for 3 years over fraudulent practices

An investigation conducted by the Bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption established that Sinotec Company Limited misrepresented its experience, among other factors, in the bidding process for projects. Courtesy photo




