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.
Citizens impacted by environmental crime can help stop it. But, they need support and protection.
Citizens and activists can help stop environmental crime, but they need to know which laws apply, how to collect evidence...
Is it money laundering or not? EU can’t decide on Danske case
Did local regulators in Estonia and Denmark fail to flag the Danske Bank’s money laundering scheme? Seems EU regulators can't...
EU Commission responds to whistleblowers asking for protection: We’ve got your back
A provisional rule approved in March by the European Commission and member countries ensures “robust” protection for whistleblowers, according to...
As citizens get more involved in spotting wildlife crime, they could benefit from whistleblower protections
Corrupt government officials and informants who fear retribution. These are some of the challenges faced by citizens who become involved...
Investors bail while shareholders demand answers and action from Danske Bank on money laundering scandal
From the markets to the boardroom to the picket line, the reach of Danske Bank's money laundering fraud scandal continued...
A Canadian whistleblower program targeting financial crime pays off
Three Canadian whistleblowers have been awarded more than $7 million, the first payment of its kind by the Ontario Securities...
The effort to improve whistleblower protection in Europe will fail unless insiders can seek help from outsiders
The proposed European Parliament directive on whistleblower protection could make it more difficult for individuals to come forward with information...
U.S. laws and strong international whistleblower programs could bolster anti-corruption efforts worldwide
From Feb.1: “International Conference on Anticorruption Policies” took place in Attica, Greece on Feb. 1. Sponsored by the Hellenic Anti-Corruption...
Danske Bank Whistleblower to Testify before the Danish and European Parliaments
Danske Bank Whistleblower Howard Wilkinson. Source: www.kkc.com Washington, D.C. October 24, 2018. Attorneys for the Danske Bank whistleblower Howard Wilkinson...
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is an Effective Tool to Stop Illegal Activity and Catch Illicit Profits
International tips are crucial to the SEC’s law enforcement capabilities. From 2011 to 2017, the SEC received a total of...
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