Fines meted out to ex Pdvsa workers for damages in 2002-2003 oil strike

Each one of the 16 former workers will have to pay between USD 20.93 million and USD 26.74 million

So far, 27 ex workers have been fined (File photo)

EL UNIVERSAL

Tuesday October 23, 2012 10:48 AM

The third and last hearing to establish penalties to 17 ex workers of state-run oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) was held on Monday. Pdvsa's Audit and Comptrollership Division held the ex workers accountable for damages during the national civil strike that took place in December 2002-February 2003.

Lawyer Gonzalo Himiob Santomé, who represents a group of ex oil workers under investigation, informed that 16 ex Pdvsa workers would be fined for their involvement in the oil strike. Only one ex worker was acquitted.

The fines to be paid by each former Pdvsa worker range between USD 20.93 million and USD 26.74 million.

In sum, 27 ex Pdvsa workers will be punished for damages to the nation following the oil strike, as additional 11 ex workers were fined on Thursday, October 18 for up to USD 27.67 million, to repair damages in oil facilities.

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