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<p>We are aware of allegations of serious wrongdoing made against Soco International,
its employees and agents connected to its activities in the Virunga National Park
in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We expect all companies to act
appropriately and encourage anyone with evidence of fraud, bribery or corruption to
pass this to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).</p><p>Allegations of bribery and corruption,
and incidents of violence, intimidation and threats directed at environmental activists,
fishermen and local residents campaigning against oil exploitation in the Virunga
National Park have been inadequately investigated by the DRC authorities. We have
called upon the DRC authorities to undertake a full investigation.</p>
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