Article: World Bank welcomes Swedish District Court decision on bribery case; Verdict highlights Bank's determination to crack down on fraud, corruption.

M2 PRESSWIRE-14 January 2004-WORLD BANK: World Bank welcomes Swedish District Court decision on bribery case; Verdict highlights Bank's determination to crack down on fraud, corruption(C)1994-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTON - The World Bank welcomes Monday's decision of the district court in Huddinge, Sweden, to convict two individuals of bribery in connection with the misuse of World Bank trust funds. This verdict should serve as a clear warning that the World Bank is strongly committed to fighting fraud and corruption, and that we will ensure, to the best of our ability, that any such incidences are fully prosecuted.

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