Romania: Hewlett Packard vows to probe suspected wrongdoing

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tech giant Hewlett Packard said Tuesday it would investigate allegations of wrongdoing in a health services contract in Romania which prosecutors say cost the East European country 16.8 million euros ($18.8 million).

Romania's national health service agreed to pay 760-800 euros ($850-$895) per person per day for Hewlett Packard Romania's services, but prosecutors say HP then subcontracted the work, paying only 200 euros ($224) a day.

The nine, who include two former national health service chiefs, are accused of abusing their positions, referring to the fact that they agreed to pay a fee that was much higher than the market rate.