ERHC Energy Inc (ERHE)

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Your welcome... Not sure why this PR does not mention this safe harbor disclosure RE DOJ investigation specifically?

Good question Kobiashi2000...

If you review the latest SEC filing made by ERHE for the period ended 03.31.09 it does mention the DOJ investigation/legal procedings, in 2 seperate places thru the filing , but it is worded a little differently then I have seen in past filings... ? Interesting observation Kobiashi2000

First you find mention of DOJ on page 14:

Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies
Subpoenas:
On May 4, 2006, a Federal court search warrant initiated by the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") was executed on the Company. The ("DOJ") sought various records including, among other matters, documents, if any, related to correspondence with foreign governmental officials or entities in Sao Tome and Nigeria. Related United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") subpoenas issued on May 9, 2006 and August 29, 2006 also requested a range of documents. ERHC continues to interface with both the DOJ and SEC investigators to respond to the SEC subpoenas and any additional requests for information from the DOJ or SEC.

ERHC’s attorneys, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, are assisting ERHC in responding to the subpoenas.

THEN AGAIN > On Page 22:

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
DOJ, SEC and U.S. Senate Committee Subpoenas
On May 4, 2006, a search warrant issued by the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, was executed on ERHC seeking various records including, among others, documents, if any, related to correspondence with foreign governmental officials or entities in Sao Tome and Nigeria. The search warrant cited, among other things, possible violations of the FCPA, Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule 10b-5 under the Exchange Act and criminal conspiracy and wire fraud statutes. ERHC filed suit in federal district court in Texas in June 2006 seeking to protect the Company’s attorney-client privileged documents and to allow its counsel to determine the factual basis for the DOJ’s search warrant affidavit, which is currently under seal.
A related SEC subpoena was issued on May 9, 2006, and a second related subpoena issued on August 29, 2006. The subpoenas request from ERHC a range of documents including all documents related to correspondence with foreign governmental officials or entities in Sao Tome and Nigeria, personnel records (specifically, those regarding the Company’s former Chief Financial Officer, Franklin Ihekwoaba) and other corporate records. The Company has been actively responding to both subpoenas.
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 does 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.

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/799235/000114036109011718/form10q.htm