- Bribery: Offering or receiving payment or other benefits in exchange for political favors or influence - Extortion: Using threats or intimidation to obtain money or favors - Embezzlement: Misappropriating public funds or property - Patronage: Hiring or promoting individuals based on political loyalty rather than merit - Gerrymandering: Manipulating electoral districts to gain political advantage
Corporate Corruption:
- Fraud: Misrepresenting financial information or engaging in deceptive practices - Bribery: Paying bribes to government officials or employees for favorable treatment - Price-fixing: Conspiring with competitors to set artificially high or low prices - Cartel formation: Forming agreements with competitors to restrict competition and raise prices - Insider trading: Using confidential information to trade stocks for personal gain
Judicial Corruption:
- Bribery or influence peddling: Receiving payment or other benefits in exchange for favorable rulings - Malfeasance: Misconduct or negligence in office - Denial of justice: Refusing or failing to provide equal access to the justice system
Social Corruption:
- Nepotism: Favoring relatives or friends in hiring or promotion decisions - Cronyism: Giving preferential treatment to associates or allies - Favoritism: Showing bias or unfair treatment based on personal preferences - Exploitation: Taking advantage of vulnerable individuals or situations for personal gain
Administrative Corruption:
- Misuse of government resources: Using public funds or property for personal gain - Waste and mismanagement: Squandering or misallocating public resources - Bureaucratic red tape: Excessive or unnecessary regulations that hinder progress or efficiency - Unfair competition: Government favoritism towards certain businesses or individuals, creating an uneven playing field
Other:
- Money laundering: Concealing the origin or ownership of illegally obtained funds - Tax evasion: Failing to pay legally owed taxes - Environmental corruption: Profiting from illegal activities that harm the environment - Human trafficking: Exploiting individuals for forced labor or sexual exploitation