The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a United States legislation enacted in 1977 designed to prevent bribery and corruption by U.S. companies in their overseas operations. A 1998 amendment extended its scope to include actions by foreign citizens and companies while on U.S. territory.
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