The investigation will attempt to ascertain whether some HP employees were involved in kickbacks or other improper payments to channel partners, or state-owned or private entities,” as the regulatory filing states.
U.S. authorities had asked for information from HP in September after concerns were raised over potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act during deals in Russia and the CIS.
HP says it is cooperating with the investigation.
For further information see our previous news story here.