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Houston Jury Convicts Texas-Based Executive in Pemex Bribery Scheme

He now awaits sentencing under U.S. foreign bribery laws.

Overview

  • Ramón Alexandro Rovirosa Martínez was found guilty on one conspiracy count and two FCPA counts and was acquitted on a fourth count.
  • The conviction carries a statutory maximum of 15 years in prison, with a sentencing date to be set by a federal judge.
  • Evidence showed more than $150,000 in cash, luxury goods and other valuables were given to at least three Pemex and PEP officials between 2019 and 2021.
  • Companies linked to Rovirosa obtained at least $2.5 million in business as a result of the illicit payments.
  • A co-conspirator, Mario Alberto Ávila Lizárraga, remains at large, and the investigation was led by FBI Houston, HSI Houston and FDIC-OIG with DOJ prosecutors.