SPORTSTAR CAPITAL

Industry

Engineering / Construction

Corporate Headquarters

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nationality of Foreign Officials: United States

Summary of Allegations:

The town of Hamburg, in Erie County, NY, proposed a public-private partnership with Sportstar Capital to build a USD 30 million sports complex in the town. The complex would include two ice rinks, a gym, multipurpose turf field, snack bar and meeting rooms. A bribe allegedly was paid in connection with the agreement.

Approximate Alleged Payments to Foreign Officials: Unspecified

Business Advantage Allegedly Obtained: Unspecified

Enforcement Results

Agencies: United States: Erie County District Attorney

Results:

Year Resolved: 2017

Compliance Monitor:

Ongoing: No

Details:

The Erie County District Attorney's office investigated Marty Starkman, who is connected to Sportstar Capital, concerning a bribe allegedly paid in connection with an agreement to develop a USD 30 million sports complex in Hamburg, NY.

The investigation did not turn up evidence of a bribe.

ENTITIES / INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED

• Sportstar Capital

Details Of How Conduct Was Discovered

Discovery Method: Unspecified

Details:

Country:

Related Documents

• The Buffalo News: "District attorney investigating report of bribe in Hamburg rink project" (21 May 2017)
  
• The Buffalo News: "Editorial: With bribe allegation dismissed, Hamburg officials need to commit to transparency" (12 June 2017)