Argentina tells SEC it wants proof in bribery case

Published April 23, 2013 6:38pm ET



BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina wants the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to name names and provide proof that Ralph Lauren Corp. bribed customs officials for years to allow its products into the South American country.

Tax chief Ricardo Echegary came out swinging Tuesday after the U.S. government announced that the designer label had cooperated with authorities and paid a fine of nearly $1.6 million after admitting that its now-closed Argentine subsidiary violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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