Who Paid the Largest Criminal Fine in History — And Why
Introduction In the corporate world, breaking the law can cost billions. The largest criminal fine in history stands as a stark reminder of what happens when ethics and compliance are ignored. The Record-Breaking Fine The largest criminal fine ever paid was by BP (British Petroleum), amounting to $4.5 billion in 2012. The penalty was related to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. The Deepwater Horizon Disaster In…