Bribery and Corruption Investigation
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What is bribery and corruption?
Bribery is the crime of giving someone money or something else of value, often illegally, to persuade that person to do something you want.
Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. Â It can, but does not always, involve bribery.
How does Australia address bribery and corruption?
Australia has established a comprehensive legal framework to combat bribery and corruption.
In Australia, penalties for individuals and corporations found guilty of bribery and corruption are significant. Â They are seen as a deterrence against such unlawful conduct. Â The severity of the penalties imposed varies depending on the nature and seriousness of the offense. Examples include:
- For Individuals – Imprisonment, Fines and Disqualification
- For Corporations – Fines, Civil Penalties, Debarment and Reputation Damage
What must you do?
It is imperative that allegations of bribery and corruption made against an organsiation are investigated.
How can we help?
Our investigators have experience working with some of the most respected corruption investigation bodies in Australia.
Warfield & Associates can help investigate allegations of bribery and corruption against your organisation in order to find the truth.