Business Corruption in Poland
Corruption is a problem for businesses operating in Poland, although its levels have decreased in recent years. Political corruption constitutes a challenge to fair business as politicians use their positions to gain benefits, and practices of
nepotism
and
cronyism
are widespread. Poland's
Criminal Code
offences include
active
and
passive bribery
,
bribery
of foreign officials,
extortion
and
money laundering
. However, the government does not prosecute these offences effectively, and officials engage in corruption with impunity. Sectors most prone to corruption are public services and public procurement. Despite
facilitation payments
and
gifts
being criminalised, these practices are widespread.
December 2015
GAN Integrity Solutions
