Anti-Bribery Policy

Offering or providing any benefit to a Commonwealth public official with the intention of influencing their duties is a criminal offence; public officials must generally refuse gifts that could give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest.

Public servants are barred from accepting gifts without government sanction, except customary gifts of trifling value (foreign-government gifts up to Tk 500 / ~USD 4.50 may be retained without surrender).

Promising, offering, or giving any undue advantage to a public official is strictly prohibited; the Federal Public Official Code of Conduct (Decree No. 4,081/2001) establishes a de minimis ceiling of 100 BRL (~USD 18) for institutional gifts.

Offering or giving any gift, favor, or advantage to a public official to perform or refrain from their duties constitutes criminal bribery; no statutory de minimis exception exists.

Public office holders are prohibited from accepting any gift or advantage that might reasonably be seen to have been given to influence them; gifts exceeding 200 CAD (~USD 145) must be publicly declared.

Offering money or property to state functionaries is a criminal offence; administrative regulations prohibit officials from accepting gifts that could affect impartial official duties, with gifts exceeding 200 RMB (~USD 28) generally deemed inappropriate.

Offering any advantage to a public official to act or refrain from acting is corruption; customary business gifts are scrutinized under strict ethical rules and typically should not exceed 150 EUR (~USD 160) per calendar year.

Federal officials are forbidden from accepting gifts, rewards, or favors in relation to official duties without prior official consent; customary promotional items are generally restricted to a de minimis value of 25 EUR (~USD 27).

It is an offence to offer an advantage to a public servant without lawful authority; public servants cannot solicit or accept gifts without explicit permission from the Chief Executive.

Public servants are prohibited from accepting lavish hospitality or gifts from parties with official dealings; gifts on traditional occasions must not exceed 5,000 INR (~USD 60) for Group A/B officers without formal report.

Any gratification given to a civil servant or state official is presumed a bribe if related to their position; recipients must report any gratification to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) within 30 working days to avoid criminal penalties.

Bribing a public official is illegal; officials at the rank of Assistant Director and above must disclose any gift, hospitality, or remuneration exceeding 5,000 JPY (~USD 35).

Giving or receiving any gratification to influence official acts is an offence; public officers must refuse gifts unless difficult to decline, in which case formal departmental approval is required.

Public officials are strictly prohibited from soliciting, demanding, or receiving gifts, favors, or services from persons or entities whose commercial activities they regulate or supervise.

Public officials are prohibited from accepting gifts; customary gifts up to 25,000 MMK (~USD 12) may be accepted from friends or relatives, but gifts from entities with business ties are strictly forbidden.

Bribing an official is a serious offence; public servants must not accept gifts or hospitality that could compromise their integrity, create an obligation, or exceed nominal agency disclosure thresholds.

Public officers are prohibited from accepting gifts or benefits on account of anything done in the discharge of official duties; only customary gifts of nominal value from personal friends are exempted.

Giving or receiving gifts tied to a public officer's duties during any occasion is punishable; only unsolicited gifts of nominal value not given in anticipation of favor are excepted.

Offering or giving any benefit to a public official to act or refrain from acting in their official capacity is a felony; public officials are barred from accepting gifts that could influence their duties.

Public servants are strictly prohibited from soliciting or accepting any gifts, gratuities, or favors in connection with official duties; offering any benefit to influence an official act carries severe criminal penalties.

Giving or receiving any gratification as an inducement is illegal; civil servants cannot retain gifts unless formally declared and approved by a Permanent Secretary, and gifts kept personally must not exceed SGD 50 (~USD 37).

Offering or accepting any gratification to influence an official act is a criminal offence; public service regulations require officials to disclose all gifts and hospitality exceeding 350 ZAR (~USD 20).

Public officials cannot accept gifts over strict statutory limits: generally 50,000 KRW (~USD 36) for gifts and 150,000 KRW (~USD 108) for agricultural/livestock gifts, even without direct relation to duties.

Federal employees are prohibited from accepting gifts or advantages in connection with their official activities; social gifts of minor value up to 200 CHF (~USD 225) are permitted only if they do not compromise independence.

Government officials are prohibited from accepting gifts or benefits valued over 3,000 THB (~USD 85) from anyone other than family members on ethical or customary occasions.

Corporate hospitality and gifts must be reasonable, proportionate, and transparent; offering gifts or hospitality with the intention of inducing improper conduct or influencing a foreign public official is a criminal offence.

Offering anything of value to influence an official act is illegal; federal executive branch employees are subject to the $20 / $50 rule (gifts under USD 20 per occasion, up to USD 50 annually per source).

Public officials are prohibited from accepting gifts in any form from agencies or individuals related to their duties; offering any benefit valued at 2,000,000 VND (~USD 80) or above constitutes criminal bribery.