A former managing director of the Tema Oil Refinery has been convicted in the United States. Asante Kwaku Berko was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York.
The jury convicted Berko on charges related to conspiracy to break United States laws. These laws aim to prevent bribery of foreign officials.
The conviction stems from an investigation by US authorities. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is a key law in this case.
This act makes it illegal for American companies and individuals to bribe foreign government officials to obtain or retain business.
The former TOR MD's conviction highlights international efforts to combat corruption.
Details about the specific business dealings or the amount of bribe money involved have not been fully disclosed by the prosecutor.
The US authorities have indicated they possess further information regarding individuals who may have been involved in taking bribes.
Legal proceedings are expected to continue as sentencing dates are set.