Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP (JD Supra Kazakhstan)

On June 6, 2012, the Wall Street Journal ("WSJ") reported allegations that Kazakhstan's Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV ("KPO") and a logistics arm of an international freight provider had authorized improper cash payments to Kazakh customs officials in the city of Aksai. KPO describes itself as a venture between BG Group (UK), ENI SpA (Italy), Chevron Corporation (US), and Lukoil (Russia)...