bribery of public officials

Bribery of public officials involves offering money, gifts, or favors to government employees or representatives to influence their decisions or actions improperly. It undermines fairness and integrity in public governance, leading to favoritism, unequal treatment, and corruption. Such conduct can distort policies, hinder justice, and erode public trust. Bribery is illegal and punishable because it compromises the ethical standards expected of public officials and corrupts the decision-making process for personal or group's benefit rather than the public good.