Tech: The US Justice Department is investigating whether Uber violated foreign-bribery laws

The DOJ is examining allegations that Uber may have violated the laws that make it illegal to pay foreign government officials to obtain or retain business.

The US Department of Justice is looking into whether Uber violated laws involving the bribery of foreign officials, the company confirmed to Business Insider on Tuesday.

The DOJ is examining allegations that Uber, the privately-held ride-hailing giant, may have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The law makes it illegal for individuals and organizations to pay foreign government officials in order to obtain or retain business.

An Uber spokesman told Business Insider that the investigation, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, is in its preliminary stages and that Uber was cooperating.

It's not clear exactly what incidents or countries the DOJ is looking at, or when the alleged violations occurred.

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