Bribery Risks & Red Flags

📘 Module 1: Understanding Bribery & Corruption Risks (1 Hour)

• Definition of bribery, facilitation payments, kickbacks, and gifts
• Forms of corruption: public sector vs private sector
• Global anti-bribery frameworks: FCPA, UK Bribery Act, PCA (India)
• High-risk geographies and industry sectors

📘 Module 2: Identifying Red Flags in Business Practices (1 Hour)

• Suspicious payments: unusual invoices, round figures, offshore accounts
• Third-party intermediaries, agents, consultants
• Political donations, charitable contributions used as cover
• Lavish gifts, entertainment, or travel with no business rationale
• Reluctance to share documentation or undergo due diligence

📘 Module 3: Internal Controls, Reporting & Investigations (1 Hour)

• Code of conduct and anti-bribery policies
• Whistleblower channels and non-retaliation safeguards
• Investigation protocols and red flag escalation procedures
• Role of compliance officers, legal, and audit teams
• Recordkeeping, documentation, and audit trails

📘 Module 4: Preventive Measures & Case-Based Learning (1 Hour)

• Due diligence on third parties, suppliers, and partners
• Risk-based monitoring programs
• Training employees and vendors on anti-bribery compliance
• Real-world case studies: Walmart, Siemens, Satyam, Rolls-Royce
• Lessons learned and global enforcement trends

🛡️ Stay vigilant, stay ethical — Learn to spot and stop bribery before it compromises your organization.