By Washington, U.S.A–The United States Congress has approved the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act, as part of the annual defence spending bill, the National Defence Authorization Act.
The groundbreaking legislation criminalizes the act of foreign officials demanding or accepting bribes from Americans, marking a significant milestone in the fight against global corruption.
FEPA gathers bi-partisan support and represents a crucial step towards fulfilling a commitment made by the Biden Administration to address the “demand side” of foreign bribery.
The law makes it a crime for any foreign official, including government employees, former officials, or their close associates, to solicit or accept bribes from Americans or American companies, regardless of the location.
By: Alphanso G. Kalama
