some of his alleged benefits weren’t even financial.”Ohashi, 56, was “released from employment” after an internal investigation, according to Halton Region. A Halton Region manager who oversaw infrastructure projects worth tens of millions of dollars is facing allegations that he received a Mercedes Benz, renovations to his house and a trip to Las Vegas as kickbacks for helping companies get contracts. Halton Region spokesperson Heather Anderson said Ohashi was “released from employment” in January 2016. “The administration and employees of Halton Region are committed to the highest standards of corporate accountability, transparency, responsibility and integrity. Halton Region continues to fully co-operate with police.”Anderson wrote that the region “has a rigorous Code of Conduct and a comprehensive Corporate Fraud Policy.

Source: thestar September 17, 2016 09:56 UTC