oregon-based systems inc. has agreed to pay $ 9.5 million to settle bribery charges filed by the securities and exchange commission that involved expensive trips and gifts given to middle eastern government officials .
the securities and exchange commission announced the deal wednesday , saying the thermal-imaging company earned more than $ 7 million in profits from sales influenced by the gifts .
the commission said two employees in flir 's dubai office gave luxury watches to five officials with the saudi arabia ministry of interior in 2009 .