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Corruption
"Corruptionis
a form ofdishonestyor
acrimethat
is undertaken by a person or an organization that is
entrusted in a position of authority to acquire
illicit benefits or abuse power for one's gain.
Corruption may involve activities likebribery,influence
peddling,embezzlement,
andfraudas
well as practices that are legal in many countries,
such aslobbying.[1]Political
corruptionoccurs
when an office-holder or other governmental employee
acts in an official capacity for personal gain"
SourceWikipedia
Bribery:
Giving or taking money,
gifts, or favors to
influence a decision or
action
Embezzlement:
Stealing or misusing funds
or resources placed in one's
care.Nepotism
and Cronyism:
Favoring family members or
friends by giving them jobs
or special advantages they
did not earn
Extortion:
Using threats or force to
demand something of value.