Exploring the History of Prosecuting Businesses for Bribery and Corruption Worldwide

Abstract

The issue of holding legal entities accountable for criminal acts, specifically regarding bribery and corruption, has gained global interest in the past four decades. In the 1980s, only a few countries had laws addressing corruption and bribery of foreign public officials in international business transactions. However, the number of countries with such legislation has grown due to efforts from international organizations and other entities. There has been a heightened focus on prosecuting businesses for bribery, corruption, and white-collar crime in developed and developing nations.