Understanding the FCPA - ACC.com

Summary of FCPA Anti-Bribery Provisions
Making a bribe or promising to give anything of
value in an attempt to influence the action or
inaction of a foreign official is strictly prohibited
This includes payments to consultants, agents, or
any other intermediary or representative when the
party making the payment knows or has reason to
believe that some part of the payment will be used
to bribe or influence a foreign official
Severe penalties may be imposed for violations of
the FCPA, both against individuals and companies
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