ERHC Energy Inc (ERHE)

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We are under investigation by the SEC, the DOJ and a U.S. Senate Subcommittee, and the results of these investigations could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, operations, financial condition and cash flow.
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On July 5, 2007, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs’ Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations served ERHC with a subpoena in connection with its review of matters relating to the potential abuse of payments made to foreign governments. The subpoena, as amended on July 18, 2007, seeks documents and information regarding ERHC’s activities, particularly those related to the acquisition of ERHC’s interests in the Gulf of Guinea.
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On July 5, 2007, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs’ Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations served ERHC with a subpoena, in connection with its review of matters relating to the potential abuse of payments made to foreign governments. The subpoena, as amended on July 18, 2007, seeks documents and information regarding ERHC’s activities, particularly those related to the acquisition of ERHC’s interests in the Gulf of Guinea. ERHC’s attorneys, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, are assisting ERHC in responding to all subpoenas.
The Company anticipates that these investigations may be lengthy and do not know when they will conclude. If violations are found, the Company may be subject to criminal, civil and/or administrative sanctions, including substantial fines, and the resolution or disposition of these matters could have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, operations, financial condition and cash flows.
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On July 5, 2007, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs’ Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations served ERHC with a subpoena, in connection with its review of matters relating to the potential abuse of payments made to foreign governments. The subpoena, as amended on July 18, 2007, seeks documents and information regarding ERHC’s activities, particularly those related to the acquisition of ERHC’s interests in the Gulf of Guinea. ERHC’s attorneys, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, will assist ERHC in responding to the subpoena. Please see “Legal Proceedings” for more information.
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LINK FOR > MENTIONS OF SENATE "INVESTIGATIONS" FROM MOST RECENT ERHE SEC FILING (ABOVE):
http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/799235/000114036109003083/form10-q.htm