In a statement that he has posted on newspaper Estado de S.Paulo‘s website, he gives the information that Rolls-Royce belongs to a group of largely Brazilian construction and engineering firms. They have paid bribes, according to unverified statements and the purpose has been to gain contracts with Petrobras. Barusco is not able to remember particularly the person that did the payments. The assertions against the company have been first made public on Monday by the Financial Times.(…)
Up to now more than 40 people have been arrested regarding their participation in the scandal, famous in the country under the name of „Operation Car Wash.“