DOJ Procurement Collusion Strike Force Secures First Jury Verdict

On February 1, a North Carolina jury found Brent Brewbaker, a former executive of Contech Engineered Solutions LLC, guilty of criminal antitrust and fraud charges arising out of his involvement in rigging bids for aluminum structure projects that were submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Brewbaker guilty verdict marks an important milestone for the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, which is credited with spearheading the investigation, as it is the Strike Force’s first jury trial since its inception in November 2019. The Strike Force has been responsible for numerous indictments and plea agreements and millions of dollars in restitution.

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• Arnold & Porter: DOJ Procurement Collusion Strike Force Secures First Jury Verdict