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3.2.2 Examples of Bribery: Example 2
3.2.2 Examples of Bribery: Example 2
2Examplesofbribery
3.2.2EXAMPLESOFBRIBERY
Example2:
Aconstructioncompanyistenderingforacontractwithagovernmentinanothercountry.
Thetenderhastobesubmittedbyposttotheoverseascontractmanagerwithacompletedproposalform.
Insidetheproposalformisabanker'sdraftpayabletothecontractmanagertowhomtheletterisaddressed.
Despitethebidnotbeingthelowestorofthebestspecification,thecontractisawardedtothisbidder.
Issues:
(a)Thegovernmentispayingmorethanisnecessaryforacontractwithaninferiorspecification,
leadingtoawasteoftaxpayersmoney.
(b)Theofficerreceivedaprisonsentenceoffouryearsforcommittingthisoffence.
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