People & Institutions
Saman Ahsani
سامان أحساني
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Legal status as of 4 October 2026
Convicted
Found guilty by a court.
What the documents say
Pleaded guilty 25 March 2019 (FCPA conspiracy, S.D. Tex.
- Kind
- Person
- Roles
- Former COO, Unaoil
Cases
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| Case | Role | Status in this case | Detail | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaoil bribery of South Oil Company and Oil Ministry officials for "Master Plan" contracts (from 2005 to 2011) | Former COO, Unaoil | Convicted | Pleaded guilty 25 March 2019 (FCPA conspiracy, S.D. Tex. | 25 September 2026 |
Dated events
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- 25 March 2019Pleaded guiltyFCPA conspiracy
- 30 January 2023ConvictedSentenced to 1 year and 1 day
Documents
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- US Department of Justice30 October 2019Prosecutor press releaseTier A
Oil Executives Plead Guilty for Roles in Bribery Scheme Involving Foreign Officials
Originaleach pleaded guilty March 25 to one count of conspiracy to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Sydney Morning Herald4 February 2023Press reportTier D
Bribery is part of the game: Unaoil executive pleads guilty but avoids long jail term
Originalhe was sentenced to a year and a day in jail