A Bribe By Any Other Name: 101 Ways People Refer To Corruption

What do mangoes, cheese bread and bonbons have in common? Aside from being delicious treats, they all can be used as euphemisms for a bribe. Less creatively, fraudsters may also discuss providing a “boost,” a “courtesy payment” or a “motivation amount.” Being able to spot these synonyms for corruption is a critical part of anti-corruption compliance, whether it be while reviewing expense reports, conducting pre-acquisition due diligence or investigating potential corruption. This checklist, including 101 ways to refer to a bribe, is a useful starting point for anyone tasked with reviewing documents for evidence of potential corruption. See “Ten Tips for Performing Effective Anti-Corruption Investigations in India” (May 24, 2017).

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