The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into Brazilian energy company Petroleo Brasileiro, or Petrobras, the Financial Times reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

According to the report, the Securities and Exchange Commission is also conducting a civil investigation of the company.

The investigations involve possible violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the report says.

Newspaper website: www.ft.com

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