HOUSTON (Bloomberg) -- Cobalt International Energy Inc. fell more than 10% after it reported a government corruption investigation into its Angola operations may lead to an enforcement action against the global oil producer. Cobalt, based in Houston, received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission alleging violations of certain securities laws, the company said August 5 in a filing. The notice is part of an investigation dating back to 2011 examining whether Cobalt may have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Angola, one of its biggest regions for investment and exploration.
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