Foreign corrupt practices act

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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

WidgetCo. applies for a permit to do business in Venezuela. The government official denies the permit, so WidgetCo. hires a consultant in Venezuela who is the brother of the government official. WidgetCo. pays the consultant $100,000 to handle the permit process although the permit itself costs only $1,000. Is WidgetCo in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? What do you think? See p. 512 of our text for a quick description of the FCPA.

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