Brazil Approves Dahua Direct Deal After Bid Rigging Investigation
Dahua is moving forward with a controversial 1,000-camera, $20+ million USD direct deal in Brazil following an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by the Hangzhou, China-based company.
Inside this report, IPVM reviews Dahua's successful direct deal, summarizes the numerous allegations of pro-Dahua bias in the bidding procedure, and shares commentary from a Brazilian lawmaker who sponsored state- and federal-level investigations into the manufacturer's bid.
For previous IPVM coverage of this Dahua bid, see:
- Massive Bid Rigging Evidence Contradicts Dahua Denial
- Dahua Rigs $24 Million Bid, Alleges Brazilian Official, Dahua Denies
- Dahua Wins Brazil Direct Bid After Government Reversal
- Dahua Bids Direct in Brazil, Loses
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