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Fighting Corruption and Obstacles to Criminal Prosecution — (Part II of II)

There is no universal definition of corruption.  Frankly, the term can be narrowly defined to focus on bribery or it can be given a wider application, extending to abuse of power.  Transparency International defines corruption as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain.” Frankly, it depends on the official involved and the purpose of an institution.  As a broad concept, corruption becomes an ethical...