UN tribunal clears suspect in UNDP-Missionpharma kickback case

UNDP must pay USD 140,000 in compensation to a former employee, Roberto Garcia, who was fired after wrongfully being linked to a case of suspected bribery, the UN Dispute Tribunal has ruled.

Garcia was suspected of corruption on a large Missionpharma contract handled by UNDP on behalf of the Global Fund. The tribunal fully exonerates him, finding no evidence of wrongdoing.