Lawson Products, Inc., Des Plaines, IL, has agreed to pay $30 million in forfeiture and restitution in the case of sales agents who according to the government systematically provided nearly $10 million in illegal incentives to government employees to buy more products at higher prices for their employers.
The agreement brings to a close the government’s investigation of Lawson’s former customer loyalty programs. The agreement stipulates that a criminal case of mail fraud against the company will be dismissed in three years as long as Lawson abides by all terms and conditions,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which enables us all to move …
Lawson Products Agrees to Settlement in Kickback Scheme
Lawson Products, Inc., Des Plaines, IL, has agreed to pay $30 million in forfeiture and restitution in the case of sales agents who according to the government systematically provided nearly $10 million in illegal incentives to government employees to buy more products at higher prices for their employers.
The agreement brings to a close the government’s investigation of Lawson’s former customer loyalty programs. The agreement stipulates that a criminal case of mail fraud against the company will be dismissed in three years as long as Lawson abides by all terms and conditions,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois.
“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which enables us all to move …
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