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.
National Whistleblower Center Urges UN to Adopt Proven Anti-Corruption Protections
The 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP 11) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) wrapped up today after a week of discussions among state parties and NGOs on anti-corruption strategies. NWC program manager Jeana Lee and international liaison...
Whistleblowing Takes Center Stage at the United Nations
This week, the international whistleblower protection crisis took center stage at the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP 11) to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) International Liaison, Kate Reeves, delivered a speech at...
Global Whistleblower Protections Key on International Anti-Corruption Day
On International Anti-Corruption Day, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) calls for stronger global protections for whistleblowers to combat corruption. Each year on December 9th, the United Nations observes International Anti-Corruption Day, a day of recognition that reaffirms the international fight...
Denmark’s Anti-Corruption Deficit
Denmark is perceived as having one of the least corrupt public images in the world. However, it is now under fire for its complacency in tackling foreign bribery. A recent evaluation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...
Brazil’s Anti-Corruption Reforms Stall, Leaving Whistleblowers Unprotected
Brazil’s anti-corruption framework is faltering. According to an October 2023 follow-up evaluation by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the country’s current anti-corruption laws are failing to detect or prosecute foreign bribery offenses. To combat corruption, Brazilian prosecutors...
Ukraine’s Successful Anti-Corruption Efforts
Ukraine's 5th audit by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals steady progress in enhancing whistleblower protection efforts. This audit is a sub-regional peer-review that takes place under the Istanbul Anti-Corruption Action Plan (IAP), in which Ukraine is...
Türkiye Urged to Overhaul Anti-Bribery Laws After OECD Criticism
Türkiye is being urged to overhaul its anti-bribery laws following criticism from the OECD over its failure to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of foreign bribery
Switzerland Faces Sharp Criticism Over Foreign Bribery Failures in OECD Report
A new article by whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (KKC) is shedding light on Switzerland's troubling record in enforcing foreign bribery laws
Sweden’s Inadequate Bribery Enforcement Draws International Criticism
Sweden, often praised for its transparency, is now under scrutiny for failing to effectively combat foreign bribery.
United Nations Experts Recognize Threat to Civil Society in Upcoming Anti-Corruption Conference
In a statement released this August, a group of experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) implored states to support and protect civil society at the upcoming UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). With decreased funding for civil society...
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