More pleas are likely in bid-rig probe Guilty suppliers trading info for lighter penalties

摘要

Nine auto suppliers last week agreed to pay $740 million in criminal fines after pleading guilty to federal bid-rigging charges, but there are no signs that the U.S. Department of Justice's massive probe is winding down. An antitrust lawyer who is advising several suppliers that are under investigation told Automotive News that more guilty pleas are likely.