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Saying 'No' to Overseas Facilitation Payments While Keeping Deals Moving

When overseas intermediaries hint at 'expedited consulting fees' to pass customs or win tenders, accepting creates massive FCPA criminal liability. Discover the unyielding compliance refusal script.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
July 16, 20234 min read
Saying 'No' to Overseas Facilitation Payments While Keeping Deals Moving

The Unyielding FCPA Compliance Script

Recommended Spoken Script
"Our global corporate charter and international anti-corruption laws, including the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act, strictly prohibit any informal facilitation payments or unofficial fees. All contract disbursements must flow through audited, transparent banking channels with itemized official receipts."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

2-Minute Spoken Drill

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice anti-corruption compliance conversations in Dehurdle.

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