Corruption and Bribery

Small Group of Lawyers Launches Big Battle Against Corruption

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In Paris' 4th Arrondissement, on a side street popular with pedestrians in the exclusive Marais District, there's a large home that’s attracting some big attention. The entrance to the 17th century mansion is guarded

The Steps to Protect Businesses From Corruption and Schemes

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As companies battle through the recession they will have to aware of fraud and corruption occurring within the organisation. These economic hard times means employees are more likely to commit fraud and engage in

U.S. corporations beg clarity on anti-bribery law

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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

Bribe Paying Countries. China Is Second Worst

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Transparency International has just come out with a new ranking of bribe paying countries, entitled the 2011 Bribe Payers Index (h/t The Diplomat). This index "ranks 28 of the world’s largest economies according to

A correlation between corruption and development

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THE use of public office for private gain benefits a powerful few while imposing costs on large swathes of society. Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, published on December 1st, measures the perceived levels

S.Korea parliament speaker charged with bribery

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Prosecutors in South Korea said they charged the parliament speaker and two others with bribery in a scandal that caused the speaker to resign his seat. The charges were brought against Park Hee-Tae, one of

Indian Companies Most Corrupt while Doing Business Abroad

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In the recent years, the “Made in India” phrase may have gained substantial momentum but the practices remain one of the most abominable in terms of global best practices approach. There has been significant

Africa’s Oil And Gas Corruption In The Spotlight

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The NGO Global Witness has published a new report that says governments in Africa are awarding concessions and production contracts to shell companies that may have ties to government officials. "Rigged: The Scramble for Africa's