Unitrans/Anham - Procurement Fraud/Defense ($45 million)

Constantine Cannon represented multiple whistleblowers in a False Claims Act case alleging Unitrans International and Anham FZCO violated the US sanctions regime against Iran in securing military contracts to provide food and transportation to US troops.  In December 2019, Unitrans agreed to pay $45 million to resolve criminal and civil charges relating to the matter.  Our clients received a whistleblower award of 28.5% of the government’s civil recovery.  Read more — Washington Post, DOJ, CC.

Tagged in: Certifications, Contract Non-Compliance, Criminal Proceedings, Defense Contract Fraud, FCA Federal, Government Procurement Fraud, Trade Agreements, Whistleblower Rewards,