Bribery is the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of a public official or other person in a position of trust.

Corruption is the misuse of public power for private gain.

Extortion is the act of demanding or obtaining something of value from a person by force or threat.

Fraud is the act of deceiving someone in order to obtain something of value.

Bribery and corruption are considered to be harmful because they undermine the rule of law, create an unfair advantage for those who can afford to pay bribes, and lead to a loss of trust in government and other institutions.

Bribery can take many forms, including cash payments, gifts, promises of future favors, and sexual favors.

Corruption can take many forms, including embezzlement, extortion, nepotism, and cronyism.

Bribery and corruption can have a number of negative consequences, including economic instability, social unrest, and political instability.

There are a number of measures that can be taken to prevent bribery and corruption, including strengthening anti-corruption laws, promoting transparency and accountability, and educating the public about the harms of bribery and corruption.

There are a number of international organizations that are working to combat bribery and corruption, including the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a U.S. law that prohibits American companies from bribing foreign officials.

The Bribery Act 2010 is a U.K. law that prohibits British companies from bribing foreign officials.

The Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions is an international treaty that prohibits companies from bribing foreign officials.

The media plays an important role in combating bribery and corruption by investigating and reporting on cases of bribery and corruption, raising awareness of the harms of bribery and corruption, and holding public officials and companies accountable for their actions.