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Corrupt solicitation, acceptance, or transfer of value in exchange for official action
Bribery is the corrupt solicitation, payment, or acceptance of a private favor (a bribe) in exchange for official action. The purpose of a bribe is to
Bribery
Topics referred to by the same term
Bribery Act may refer to: Bribery Act 2010, UK legislation International Anti-Bribery Act of 1998, United States legislation This disambiguation page
Bribery_Act
Ohio political bribery and racketeering scandal tied to House Bill 6 & FirstEnergy
The Ohio FirstEnergy bribery scandal was a political scandal in Ohio involving a scheme in which electric utility company FirstEnergy funneled roughly
Ohio FirstEnergy bribery scandal
Ohio_FirstEnergy_bribery_scandal
Act of the Parliament in the United Kingdom
The Bribery Act 2010 (c. 23) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that covers the criminal law relating to bribery. Introduced to Parliament
Bribery_Act_2010
Anti-corruption agreement among high-economic power countries
The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention (officially the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions) is
OECD_Anti-Bribery_Convention
There have been allegations of bribery or corruption in the 2022 FIFA World Cup selection process involving members of the FIFA Executive Committee. There
Allegations of corruption and bribery related to the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Allegations_of_corruption_and_bribery_related_to_the_2022_FIFA_World_Cup
Mid-20th-century political scandals
needed][permanent dead link] The Italian branch of the Lockheed scandal involved the bribery of Christian Democrat and Socialist politicians to favor the purchase by
Lockheed_bribery_scandals
Spanish football scandal
the arbitrages". In May 2024, a Spanish court dismissed the "official's bribery" charges, ruling that Negreira was not considered a public official under
Negreira_case
2024 federal criminal trial
millions of dollars in bribes to Indian government officials and to hide the bribery from U.S. investors. On November 20, 2024, a five-count indictment unsealed
Indictment against Gautam Adani et al.
Indictment_against_Gautam_Adani_et_al.
Corruption scandal involving US universities' admissions practices
university staff he bribed, and parents who were alleged to have used bribery and fraud to secure admission for their children to 11 universities. Among
Varsity_Blues_scandal
Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power
or abuse power for one's gain. Corruption may involve activities like bribery, influence peddling, embezzlement, and fraud as well as practices that
Corruption
Unwanted sexual attention or advances
the victim in private moments, demanding or requesting sexual favors as bribery, and sexual assault like groping or rape. In most countries, certain types
Sexual_harassment
Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds (sometimes referred to as program fraud or program bribery) is a federal crime under 18 U
Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds
Theft_or_bribery_concerning_programs_receiving_Federal_funds
The Parliamentary Bribery Commission (known as the Thalagodapitiya Commission ) was a commission of inquiry appointed by Governor General of Ceylon Sir
Parliamentary Bribery Commission
Parliamentary_Bribery_Commission
Corrupt deals in the private sector
Commercial bribery is a form of bribery which involves corrupt dealing with the agents or employees of potential buyers to secure an advantage over business
Commercial_bribery
Match-fixing scandal in 1993
The French football bribery scandal (French: Affaire VA-OM) occurred during a 1992–93 French Division 1 match between Valenciennes and Olympique de Marseille
French football bribery scandal
French_football_bribery_scandal
Country ranking by public sector corruption
bribery case. The report Exporting Corruption 2022, which assesses foreign bribery enforcement in 43 of the 44 signatories to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
Corruption_Perceptions_Index
1996 Hong Kong television series
Wars of Bribery is a 1996 Hong Kong crime television series produced by TVB that aired on its channel TVB Jade from 10 June to 5 July 1996. This drama
Wars_of_Bribery
American healthcare executive and felon
history. He was convicted in 2019 for healthcare fraud, illegal kickbacks, bribery, and money laundering and sentenced to 20 years in prison. President Donald
Philip_Esformes
house – Hindustan Times Archived 5 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine Railway bribery: Bansal may quit but PM unlikely to accept resignation Mahesh Kumar struck
Railway_bribery_scam
Activities that oppose or inhibit corruption
texts. The described legal and moral stances were exclusively addressing bribery but were not concerned with other aspects that are considered corruption
Anti-corruption
United States federal law
foreign government officials to benefit their business interests. The anti-bribery provisions of the FCPA have applied to all U.S. persons and certain foreign
Foreign_Corrupt_Practices_Act
US Army bribery scandal
The Cockerham bribery case involved the investigation and subsequent trials of United States Army contracting officers and their family members who were
Cockerham_bribery_case
American actress (born 1964)
conspiracy to commit fraud in connection with the 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. She was sentenced to two months in prison, and was released in
Lori_Loughlin
Prime Minister of Israel (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
international law. In 2019, Netanyahu was indicted on charges of breach of trust, bribery and fraud, and relinquished all ministerial posts except prime minister
Benjamin_Netanyahu
Bribery of Wehrmacht officers in exchange for loyalty towards National Socialism
estates, and tax exemptions in exchange for their loyalty to Nazism. Unlike bribery at lower ranks in the Wehrmacht, which was also widespread, these payments
Bribery of senior Wehrmacht officers
Bribery_of_senior_Wehrmacht_officers
Cases of corruption by officials and associates connected with FIFA
top FIFA officials for corruption. The 2015 centre on the alleged use of bribery, fraud and money laundering to corrupt the issuing of media and marketing
2015_FIFA_corruption_case
Use of power by government officials for illegitimate private gain
for illegitimate private gain. Forms of corruption vary but can include bribery, lobbying, extortion, cronyism, nepotism, parochialism, patronage, influence
Political_corruption
Practice of obtaining money or goods through coercion
prey. Ransoms are often used alongside these. Bid rigging Blackmail Bribery UK Bribery Act 2010 Conflict of interest Controlling behavior in relationships
Extortion
South Korean business executive (born 1968)
chairman of Samsung since October 2022. In 2017, Lee was convicted of bribery, embezzlement, and concealment of criminal proceeds. He served a prison
Lee_Jae-yong
Standard
ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems - Requirements with guidance for use, is a management system standard published by International Organization
ISO_37001
2000s-2010s U.S. Navy corruption scandal
Russia. In November 2024, Francis was sentenced to 15 years in prison for bribery, fraud, and failure to appear in court. He was also ordered to pay tens
Fat_Leonard_scandal
Indian politician
bribery-case/article61791895.ece https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/conman-sukesh-chandrashekhar-arrested-in-election-commission-bribery-case-2862900
T._T._V._Dhinakaran
China's future economic and political stability. He estimated that year that bribery, kickbacks, theft, and the waste of public funds cost at least three percent
Corruption_in_China
Senator of the Philippines since 2022 and actor (born 1963)
convicted of bribery before the Sandiganbayan reversed the conviction later that year. In 2026, Estrada was charged with plunder, bribery, and graft charges
Jinggoy_Estrada
Form of bribery in which payment is received for services rendered
often connotes a secret or illegal payment, such as a form of negotiated bribery in which a commission is secretly paid to the person who arranges a deal
Kickback_(finance)
Corruption and bribery scandal in Greece
The Siemens bribery scandal in Greece is a corruption and bribery scandal in Greece over deals between Siemens and Greek government officials during the
Siemens_Greek_bribery_scandal
Corruption scandal over Nigerian oil prospecting licences
The OPL 245 bribery affair, also known as Malabu oil deal scandal, centres on a 2011 agreement in which Royal Dutch Shell and Italy’s Eni paid US $1.3
OPL_245_bribery_affair
American multinational retail corporation operating department stores
lobbying the Indian National Congress; lobbying is conventionally considered bribery in India. Walmart is conducting an internal investigation into potential
Walmart
Illegal campaign method
Vote buying, also referred to as electoral clientelism and patronage politics, occurs when a political party or candidate distributes money or resources
Vote_buying
Prime Minister of Bangladesh since 2026
well as for his alleged involvement in various incidents of corruption, bribery, and money laundering. He was arrested in 2007 during the tenure of the
Tarique_Rahman
Head of government of the United Kingdom
hold power for 20 years, Walpole faced fierce opposition over alleged bribery and corruption in Parliament and following a disastrous war with Spain
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom
Collusion to secretly predetermine the outcome of a sports match
Russia, people have disappeared or been murdered after acting against bribery in sports. There may be financial gain through agreements with gamblers
Match_fixing
Missile Defence Army, which protects Moscow from airstrikes was accused of bribery in September 2023 and convicted for 8 years of penal colony, however he
List of people convicted of corruption in Russia
List_of_people_convicted_of_corruption_in_Russia
Sport scandal in England
The 1905 English football bribery scandal was an event of corruption that surfaced at the conclusion of the 1904–05 football season in England. It centred
English football bribery scandal
English_football_bribery_scandal
Association football tournament in Qatar
lack of a strong football culture, scheduling changes, and allegations of bribery for hosting rights and wider FIFA corruption. The FIFA World Cup is a professional
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
Fraud in the Czech Republic
2025 Motol hospital bribery is a bribery, subsidy fraud, damage to EU financial interests, and money laundering affair. Miloslav Ludvík director of Prague’s
2025_Motol_hospital_bribery
American labor union leader (born 1913, disappeared 1975)
until his disappearance. He was convicted of jury tampering, attempted bribery, and conspiracy, along with mail and wire fraud in 1964 in two separate
Jimmy_Hoffa
American political scandal
defrauding of Native American tribes who were his lobbying clients, and related bribery of public officials. On January 3, 2006, Abramoff pled guilty to three
Jack_Abramoff_controversies
Association football tournament in Russia
Allegations of corruption in the bidding processes and concerns over bribery on the part of the Russian team and corruption by FIFA members for the
2018_FIFA_World_Cup
The AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal, was an Indian helicopter bribery scandal by Indian National Congress led UPA Government that lead to a multimillion-dollar
2013 Indian helicopter bribery scandal
2013_Indian_helicopter_bribery_scandal
Crime against property
fraud, health care fraud); theft; scams or confidence tricks; tax evasion; bribery; sedition; embezzlement; identity theft; money laundering; and forgery
Financial_crime
The GSIS–Meralco bribery case (G.R. Nos. 183905 and 184275; A.M. No. 08-8-11-CA) was a landmark case heard by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. This
GSIS–Meralco_bribery_case
United States federal law
FEPA addresses a longstanding gap in US anti-bribery legislation by tackling the "demand" side of bribery. At the same time, the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
Foreign_Extortion_Prevention_Act
Indian politician (1933–2019)
career, however, was marked by controversy, most notably the 2014–2015 bar bribery allegations, following which he resigned as Kerala’s Finance Minister in
K._M._Mani
Indian bribery scandal
NAAC rating bribery case is the investigation and arrests of the chairman and six members of a National Assessment and Accreditation Council Inspection
NAAC_rating_bribery_case
Indian billionaire businessman (born 1962)
Brooklyn, New York, charged Adani and executives for five criminal counts of bribery. Adani is alleged to have paid over $250 million in bribes to Indian government
Gautam_Adani
Indian political party
election commission cancelled the bye-election after evidence of large-scale bribery by the ruling AIADMK (Amma) surfaced. On 17 April 2017, Delhi police registered
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
All_India_Anna_Dravida_Munnetra_Kazhagam
Efforts to affect public policy through direct government contact
public officials they have contacted. The distinction between lobbying and bribery still remains unclear.[citation needed] In 2012, Walmart revealed it had
Lobbying
Australian-American business magnate (born 1931)
public citizens. Murdoch faced police and government investigations into bribery and corruption by the British government and FBI investigations in the
Rupert_Murdoch
Political party in India
reputation as an honest politician, but he was posthumously cleared of bribery allegations in 2004. On 21 May 1991, Gandhi was killed by a bomb concealed
Indian_National_Congress
conspiracy, bribery. Sentenced to 21 months in prison. (1987) Phillip D. Winn, Assistant Secretary of HUD from 1981 to 1982, pleaded guilty to bribery in 1994
List of federal political scandals in the United States
List_of_federal_political_scandals_in_the_United_States
Abuse of power by civil law enforcement
Extortion/bribery: Demanding or receiving payment for criminal offenses, to overlook a crime or a possible future crime. Types of bribery are protection
Police_corruption
International governing body of association football
goal-line technology. The 2015 FIFA corruption scandal exposed a widespread bribery and corruption scheme within FIFA. This scandal implicated over two dozen
FIFA
American politician
served. Later it was reported that Harp was indicted by the grand jury "for bribery in connection with the bill for reassessment of the railroad company's
Thomas_D._Harp
German multinational conglomerate
became embroiled in a multi-national bribery scandal. Among the various incidents was the Siemens Greek bribery scandal, where the company was accused
Siemens
Chinese-Vietnamese businesswoman and criminal (born 1956)
multi-billion-dollar financial fraud, Lan was sentenced to death for embezzlement, bribery, and violations of banking regulations on 11 April 2024, before the sentence
Trương_Mỹ_Lan
Slovak political party
presidium, including its founder Peter Pellegrini, are associated with bribery and abuse of power in the testimonies of cooperating defendants. In December
Voice_–_Social_Democracy
Swedish multinational telecommunication provider
Azerbaijan. Telia's bribery scandal in relation to the Ilham Aliyev regime in Azerbaijan has been described as "possibly the largest bribery in Swedish history
Telia_Company
Football tournament
of the 2015 FIFA corruption case, allegations and criminal charges of bribery, fraud and money laundering to corrupt the issuing of media and marketing
FIFA_World_Cup
United States federal legislation
The International Anti-Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–366 (text) (PDF), 112 Stat. 3302, enacted November 10, 1998) is a United
International Anti-Bribery Act of 1998
International_Anti-Bribery_Act_of_1998
International non-governmental organization
in international bribery". The Exporting Corruption report first published in 2005. It is a research report that rates the bribery-related performance
Transparency_International
2020–present corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister
Publisher's Trial, began in 2020 following investigations into allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Trial_of_Benjamin_Netanyahu
European aircraft manufacturer
all charges of bribery against the former head of EADS South Africa, and in September 2004, the prosecutor's office dismissed the bribery charges against
Airbus
Fund used for illegal purposes
and used to make small purchases for the crew. Caixa dois ISO 37001 Anti-bribery management systems Group of States Against Corruption International Anti-Corruption
Slush_fund
American late-night talk show (2015–2026)
Paramount for its $16 million settlement with Trump — a deal that looks like bribery. America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The_Late_Show_with_Stephen_Colbert
Tapie had bribed the opposition's players. Tapie was later found guilty of bribery and sentenced to two years in prison. In the 2009–10 season, Marseille
List of French football champions
List_of_French_football_champions
Allegations of corruption in government
The 2000 congressional bribery scandal in Argentina was a scandal involving allegations of corruption that took place in Argentina in April 2000. The
2000 congressional bribery scandal in Argentina
2000_congressional_bribery_scandal_in_Argentina
Person with a prominent public function
function. A PEP generally presents a higher risk for potential involvement in bribery and corruption by virtue of their position and the influence they may hold
Politically_exposed_person
in kickback schemes at the MBTA. Locke was convicted of five counts of bribery and sentenced to 7 to 10 years in prison. Locke is the only Massachusetts
MBTA_kickback_schemes
Turkish politician (born 1962)
Antalya, from 1999 to 2019. On 5 July 2025, he was arrested on suspicion of bribery. He caught coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic and was taken to the
Muhittin_Böcek
2014-2021 Brazilian criminal investigation into corruption
return for investigative assistance. Setor de propina – lit., "bribery section", or "bribery department". This is a slang term or nickname for Odebrecht
Operation_Car_Wash
Roman general and dictator (100–44 BC)
ingratiating; that no charge was ever laid alleging this implies that bribery alone is insufficient to explain his victory. If bribes or other monies
Julius_Caesar
Mauritian politician
headlines for several years for his involvement in L'Affaire Boskalis, a bribery and political scandal. Chady grew up in Rose Hill and travelled to Europe
Siddick_Chady
2022 political corruption scandal around the European Parliament
stating that she "declares her innocence and that she has nothing to do with bribery from Qatar". Kaili's lawyers were also critical of her arrest as a "gross
Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament
Qatar_corruption_scandal_at_the_European_Parliament
American businessman and convicted felon
money laundering, extortion, obstruction of justice, racketeering, and bribery. Although the new charges were filed a month before the previous trial
Richard_Scrushy
National airline of Qatar
controversies over employee pay and working conditions, as well as accusations of bribery to European politicians. From 1974 until May 2002, the State of Qatar was
Qatar_Airways
55th season of French Division 1
finished in first with 53 points, but were stripped of their title due to a bribery scandal. Paris Saint-Germain, who had finished second, refused to accept
1992–93_French_Division_1
Canada. Canada ranks at the bottom of the bribery-fighting rankings with "little or no enforcement of anti-bribery measures". The 2014 Ernst & Young global
Corruption_in_Canada
Low-security prison in Pennsylvania, US
Convicted on Bribery, Fraud, Extortion, Conspiracy, and Theft Charges - Boyland Convicted of Four Separate Corrupt Schemes, Which Involved Bribery, Submitting
Federal Correctional Institution, Loretto
Federal_Correctional_Institution,_Loretto
American businessman and convict
donated large sums of money to political causes. In 2020 he was convicted of bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and sentenced to seven years and three
Greg_Lindberg
President of Italy from 1971 to 1978
to resign because of a scandal. In 1978, he was accused of bribery amid the Lockheed bribery scandals; the allegations were later declared false, and he
Giovanni_Leone
21 August 2009, Mose Jefferson was convicted on four felony counts of bribery. Mose Jefferson left his native Lake Providence, Louisiana, to join his
Mose_Jefferson
Issues with football tournament in Qatar
football history; the high expected cost; the local climate; and alleged bribery in the bidding process. Not all nations competing have put focus on concerns
List of 2022 FIFA World Cup controversies
List_of_2022_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies
American politician and convicted felon
1959) is an American former politician who was convicted in the largest bribery corruption scandal in Ohio's history. Householder was the state representative
Larry_Householder
1975 Italian film
adaptation of the 1949 play by Ugo Betti. The film is sometimes referred to as Bribery in High Places. Franco Nero as Judge Dani Fernando Rey as Judge Vanini
Smiling_Maniacs
Light single-engined multirole fighter aircraft from Sweden
sales to nations in Central Europe, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. Bribery was suspected in some of these procurements, but Swedish authorities closed
Saab_JAS_39_Gripen
American internet personality (born 1999)
"Lori Loughlin's Daughter Was Giving College Tips Days Before College Bribery Scandal". Newsweek. Retrieved March 16, 2019. Invictus at Super Yacht Fan
Olivia_Jade
2011–2016 government of Kerala, India
Court's comments on his alleged involvement in Kerala BAR licence scam and bribery case. K. Babu - Resigned from the post of Minister of Excise, Fisheries
Second_Oommen_ministry
Hong Kong ophthalmologist and politician
Secretary for Home Affairs, a senior ministerial post. He was convicted of bribery offences in a U.S. federal court in 2018. He was sentenced to three years
Patrick_Ho
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n.
Robbery; extortion.
n.
The act of corrupting or of impairing integrity, virtue, or moral principle; the state of being corrupted or debased; loss of purity or integrity; depravity; wickedness; impurity; bribery.
n.
The crime of a judge who is influenced by bribery in pronouncing judgment.
v. i.
To deal unfairly; to practice secretly; to use bribery.
pl.
of Bribery
n.
Absence of, or deviation from, just dealing; want of rectitude or uprightness; gross injustice; unrighteousness; wickedness; as, the iniquity of bribery; the iniquity of an unjust judge.
n.
The act or practice of giving or taking bribes; the act of influencing the official or political action of another by corrupt inducements.