Bribetaking
Bribetaking is the act of knowingly accepting a bribe in exchange for favorable treatment or neglect of official duties. It usually involves a public official or person in a position of trust, such as a judge, regulatory official, or procurement officer, but contexts in the private sector can also involve bribe-taking. The term is commonly used in anti-corruption discourse to describe the receiving end of a bribery scheme.
Legal status and scope: In most jurisdictions bribetaking is criminalized as bribery or corruption. It may
Mechanisms and consequences: Bribes can influence licensing, contract awards, regulatory enforcement, or public service delivery. The
Prevention and international norms: Efforts to combat bribetaking include strengthening transparency, procurement controls, conflict-of-interest rules, internal