Foreign Corruption
Get all news about foreign corruption cases around the globe. Many such cases fall under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a federal law enacted in 1977 by Congress that prohibits the bribing of international companies and foreign officials.
U.S. Authorities Imposed $1.5 Billion in Sanctions in FCPA Cases in 2022
In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposed over $1.5 billion in sanctions...
Stericycle Charged with Bribery Scheme, to Pay $84 Million for FCPA Violations
On April 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against Stericycle, Inc....
Microsoft Whistleblower Alleges Corruption, Financial Bribery Schemes: SEC and DOJ Reluctant to Investigate?
In a recent article, Microsoft whistleblower Yasser Elabd alleges that corruption and bribery is rampant at the technology company. He...
2021: A Down Year for FCPA Enforcement
In 2021, the number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement actions fell to the lowest level in a decade....
UN International Anti-Corruption Day 2021: Everyone Has a Role in Fighting Corruption
December 9 marks the United Nations’ (UN) annual International Anti-Corruption Day. This year’s focus is on each individual’s “rights and...
SEC Highlights 2021 FCPA Enforcement Actions
On November 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its enforcement results for the 2021 fiscal year. In...
Nine Ways the Biden Administration Can Use Whistleblowing to Fight Corruption
President Biden has signaled that fighting global corruption will be at the core of his foreign policy. In June, he...
Pandora Papers Show Need for Global Anti-Corruption Whistleblowers
The newly released Pandora Papers further highlight the ways in which wealthy and powerful individuals hide money from tax authorities...
WPP To Pay $19 Million To Resolve Claims Of Bribery And Other Violations Of The FCPA
London-based WPP plc (WPP), the world's largest advertising group, has agreed to pay $19 million to resolve charges that they...
Amec Foster Wheeler to Pay $43 Million to Settle FCPA Charges for Brazilian Bribery Scheme
On June 25, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) separately announced settled charges against...
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