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TTB Trade Practice Criminal Investigation into Commercial Bribery Results in $12.5 Million Payment
Yesterday, as a result of a TTB criminal investigation, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, LLC entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the government requiring the payment of $12.5 million in monetary penalties for using third party vendors to bribe employees of alcohol retailers and for creating false invoices to conceal the bribery.
While our goal is to foster voluntary compliance to maintain a level playing field for the alcohol beverage industry, there are times when education and administrative remedies are not sufficient. In these instances, TTB special agents, whom we contract from IRS-CI, pursue the case criminally.
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TTB to Participate in National Liquor Law Enforcement Association Conference
We will be participating in the upcoming National Liquor Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference (NLLEA), to be held in New Orleans, LA on September 20-23, 2026. On Monday and Tuesday, representatives from TTB’s Office of Outreach will present on panels focusing on alcohol theft and TTB insights. On Wednesday, members of TTB’s Office of Special Operations will present a closed-door session for state agents and regulators on a trade practices case study, where they will walk through a case and share tips for identifying trade practice issues and methods used to conceal violations.
Our representatives will be available throughout the conference to answer questions and talk with state agents and other attendees. If you plan to attend the conference, we look forward to connecting with you there!
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee
TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 91, No.170/ Thursday, September 3, 2026
AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
ACTION: Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee meeting.
SUMMARY: The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, virtually. The meeting will be open to the public via webinar only.
DATES: The Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Please note the meeting may close early if the Committee has completed its business. Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on September 18, 2026.
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Upcoming TTB Outreach Activities
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