CORRUPTION VOCABULARY

Bribery: Offering money or gifts to influence someone’s actions illegally.

Sentence: The politician was arrested on charges of bribery after accepting money from a construction company.

Embezzlement: Stealing money from an organization where one is responsible for managing funds.

Sentence: The company director was jailed for embezzlement of millions from corporate accounts.

Nepotism: Favoring relatives or friends in hiring or promotion, regardless of merit.

Sentence: Government positions were often filled through nepotism rather than qualifications.

Fraud: Deception intended to gain financial or personal advantage.

Sentence: The insurance company was a victim of fraud when false claims were submitted.

Money laundering: Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.

Sentence: Authorities cracked down on an international money laundering network.

Whistleblower: A person who exposes corruption or illegal activity within an organization.

Sentence: The whistleblower revealed internal documents showing misuse of public funds.

Transparency: Openness and accountability in government or business operations.

Sentence: Greater transparency in government spending can reduce corruption significantly.

Kickback: A secret payment made to someone for helping to arrange a business deal.

Sentence: Contractors were accused of giving kickbacks to officials to secure deals.

Cronyism: Appointing friends to positions of power without regard for qualifications.

Sentence: The regime was criticized for cronyism and lack of fair opportunity.

Graft: Illegal or dishonest gain through abuse of power.

Sentence: Graft in the public sector has weakened trust in the government.

Accountability: Responsibility for actions, especially in governance.

Sentence: Without proper accountability, corruption tends to go unchecked.

Illicit: Forbidden by law or rules.

Sentence: The official was found to be involved in illicit arms trading.

Collusion: Secret or illegal cooperation to deceive others.

Sentence: There was evidence of collusion between business executives and tax officers.

Misconduct: Improper or illegal behavior by a person in authority.

Sentence: The police officer was suspended due to professional misconduct.