Business To Business Bribery
Business to business bribery is also known as commercial bribery. It occurs daily across the globe. It’s more pervasive and overlooked in some countries than others. It can involve anything from international corporations down to small businesses operating in the same city. It’s a form of corruption not involving government officials that can operate to give a business an unfair advantage.
Federal law
There are no federal statutes specifically prohibiting business to business bribery. It does appear to fall under the purview of other broad statutes like mail or wire fraud, and it can be prosecuted accordingly. Those involved can be charged as either the givers or the takers.
Kansas commercial bribery
Commercial bribery is specifically addressed as a state charge in KSA 21-4405. It prohibits the solicitation, offer or acceptance of any benefit to or by anybody engaged in commercial activities, including disinterested adjudicators or referees. The giving or taking of a commercial bribe is a felony.
Kansas sports bribery
Sports bribery in the form of influencing or attempting to influence a sports contest might also be included as a form commercial bribery. The giving and taking of a sports bribe is specifically defined and prohibited in the context of participants and officials in KSA 21-4406-4407. Giving a sports bribe is a felony. Taking a sports bribe is a misdemeanor.
Kansas Racketeering
If a person is charged with either commercial or sports bribery in Kansas, they might also be expected to be charged with racketeering under KSA 21-4401. The racketeering statute contemplates obtaining or attempting to obtain an unfair business advantage by demanding or soliciting anything of value, manipulating prices or offering protection from violence or damage to property. Racketeering is a felony.
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