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Bribery of national public officials

According to article 15 of UNCAC, 'bribery of national public officials' constitutes a criminal offence, when committed intentionally, that prohibits:

  • the promise, offering or giving, to a public official, directly or indirectly, of an undue advantage, for the official himself or herself or another person or entity, in order that the official act or refrain from acting in the exercise of his or her official duties;
  • the solicitation or acceptance by a public official, directly or indirectly, of an undue advantage, for the official himself or herself or another person or entity, in order that the official act or refrain from acting in the exercise of his or her official duties.

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