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Houston Jury Convicts Texas Executive of Bribing Pemex Officials Under the FCPA

The case underscores U.S. use of the FCPA to pursue cross‑border bribery tied to Pemex from conduct based in Texas.

Overview

  • A federal jury found Ramón Alexandro Rovirosa Martínez guilty of one conspiracy count and two substantive FCPA violations, and acquitted him on a fourth charge.
  • Trial evidence showed more than $150,000 in cash and luxury gifts, including Louis Vuitton bags and Hublot watches, were delivered to at least three Pemex and PEP officials from 2019 to 2021.
  • Prosecutors said the bribes helped companies linked to Rovirosa obtain and retain business worth at least $2.5 million, including contracts tied to Roma Energy.
  • Rovirosa faces a statutory maximum of 15 years in prison, and Judge Kenneth Hoyt set sentencing for March 23.
  • Authorities say alleged co‑conspirator Mario Alberto Ávila Lizárraga remains at large, with the investigation led by FBI Houston, HSI Houston and FDICOIG.