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Bribery Scandal: You’re guilty, CAS finally tells Adamu
Former Director General of the national Sports Commission, NSC, Dr. Amos Adamu’s spirited effort to clear himself of cash -for-vote scandal in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding contests which led to his
Read More »Verdict due in Berlusconi bribery trial
An Italian court is due to reach a verdict in a trial in which former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is accused of bribing a British lawyer. Prosecutors are pressing for a five-year jail sentence
Read More »U.S. corporations beg clarity on anti-bribery law
U.S. corporations asked the government to explain what it considers a bribe of a foreign official, saying the lack of clarity has had a chilling effect on business. The Chamber of Commerce and dozens of
Read More »Why companies should be concerned about corruption
Companies should be concerned about corruption not only because it impacts indirectly on sustainable development (because corruption leads to the misallocation of resources), but more importantly, their employees, suppliers and customers are confronted by
Read More »Former Alba Chief Charged In London
An Australian executive who once served as CEO of state-owned Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. ("Alba") was charged on Wednesday in the U.K. with taking bribes
Read More »The business case for an effective anti-corruption programme
As global executives continue to seek growth opportunities in challenging markets, exposure to the reputational, legal, operational and financial impacts of corruption will continue to rise. Recognising this situation, business leaders are searching for
Read More »Top 10 Business Scandals and Ponzies in the United States
The US has seen many financial and business frauds through the years. Many of these were well thought of and deliberately orchestrated by fraudsters. Others happened when unscrupulous persons took advantage of loopholes in
Read More »7 Things Companies And Their Ethics And Compliance Teams Can Do Better
During the past few decades while working in various compliance roles, I have been fortunate to witness the impact of ethics and compliance programs that grew from the dedication and ingenuity of the corporate
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