Exxon Mobil Fined for Violating Sanctions on Russia

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WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department on Thursday fined Exxon Mobil $2 million for violating sanctions that the United States imposed on Russia in 2014 while Rex W. Tillerson, now the secretary of state, was the oil company’s chief executive.

The penalty was relatively small for the Treasury and a blip on Exxon’s mammoth balance sheet, but it came as controversy over Russia policy has engulfed Washington. The Trump administration is facing questions about Russia’s intervention in the 2016 election, and Congress has considered stiffening sanctions out of concern that President Trump will try to ease those already in place.

The move also underscores concerns over Mr. Tillerson’s deep business connections in Russia.

“Exxon Mobil demonstrated reckless disregard for U.S. sanctions requirements,” the Treasury said in a report announcing the penalty. “Exxon Mobil caused significant harm to the Ukraine-related sanctions program.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/20/us/politics/exxon-mobil-fined-russia-tillerson-sanctions.html

[nikibatts]

1. The fine was so small to them they didn't even recognize it!

[spanone]

2. just highlights the great reputation of our secretary of state.....all fucking criminals

[dalton99a]

3. Pocket change

What a joke

[ehrnst]

4. 10% of what Exxon makes in one day....

some deterrent...

[spanone]

5. like a gnat on an elephant....corrupt to the core

[Doug the Dem]

6. Following the Money

Country be damned! Tell me again why oil companies get subsidies?

[Martin Eden]

7. Tillerson received a medal from Russia for being their friend

And the corpration he headed stands to gain huge profits if the sanctions are lifted.

No conflict of interest to see here, folks. Move along.