December 8, 2014

Supreme Foodservice pleaded guilty and paid $288 million for overcharging the government on a contract to provide food and water to the U.S. troops in Afghanistan.  In addition, Supreme Group B.V. and several of its subsidiaries agreed to pay an additional $146 million to resolve a related civil lawsuit alleging false billings to the Department of Defense for fuel and transporting cargo to American soldiers in Afghanistan. Michael Epp, former Director, Commercial Division and Supply Chain for Supreme Group, will receive a whistleblower award of $16.2 million.  DOJ

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