The Individual Respondent (“Respondent”) was the legal representative of a company participating in an International Public Bidding process within the framework of the Border Integration and Complementary Financing Program (the “Program”). The Office of Institutional Integrity (“OII”) submitted a Statement of Charges and Evidence against the Respondent for allegedly engaging in a fraudulent practice related to the Program. OII’s specific accusation was that the Respondent submitted false financial information in the bid to satisfy the tender requirements and qualify for the award of the works contract. During OII´s investigation, the Respondent admitted the engagement in a fraudulent practice. Consequently, and in accordance with the Sanctions Procedures, the Sanctions Officer (“SO”) issued a Notice of Administrative Action (“Notice”) to the Respondent. The Respondent submitted a Response to the Notice admitting the commission of a fraudulent practice and confirming OII´s charges.

The SO determined that it was more likely than not that the Respondent engaged in a fraudulent practice. As a result, the SO imposed a sanction of conditional non-debarment for a period of three (3) years. During that time, the Respondent may continue to participate in operations and be awarded contracts in projects or activities financed by the Bank Group by demonstrating that the company has adopted an integrity program. In determining the sanction, the SO took into account the Respondent´s cooperation during OII´s investigation and the admission of the fraudulent practice as mitigating circumstances.