An internal inquiry into the operations of Swedish bus and truck maker Scania has found proof of misconduct by employees, including senior...
An internal inquiry into the operations of Swedish bus and truck maker Scania has found proof of misconduct by employees, including senior management, the company said on Wednesday, reported Reuters. The company claimed that those involved had quit the firm after three media outlets reported that Scania had bribed to win bus contracts in seven Indian states between 2013 and 2016.
A spokesperson for the company said it had started an internal investigation in 2017. However, the results were not disclosed. “This misconduct included alleged bribery, bribery through business partners and misrepresentation,” the official said, without any more details.
Swedish news channel SVT’s report revealed that Scania had delivered a specially equipped bus to a firm with links to India’s Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. The vehicle was intended for Gadkari’s daughter’s wedding, and was not completely paid for.
However, the Union minister’s office dismissed the allegations. “The media allegations that in November 2016, Scania delivered a luxury bus to a company that had close ties with Gadkari’s sons are malicious, fabricated and baseless,” a statement read, according to ANI. “Gadkari and his family members have absolutely nothing to do with the purchase or sale of the bus. Nor do they have anything do with any firm...
