omkopings
Omkoping is the Dutch term for bribery, the act of offering, giving, accepting, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of a person in a position of trust, such as a public official or a corporate decision-maker. Bribery can occur in both public and private sectors and may involve money, gifts, favors, services, or other benefits. The term derives from omkopen, to bribe, with om- as a prefix and kopen meaning to buy.
In legal contexts, omkoping is criminalized in many jurisdictions. Internationally, frameworks such as the OECD Anti-Bribery
Common forms include direct bribery (giver and receiver), bribery through intermediaries, kickbacks in procurement, and, in
Penalties for omkoping range from fines to imprisonment and professional disqualification, depending on the severity and
Prevention focuses on compliance programs, due diligence on business partners, transparent procurement processes, internal reporting channels,