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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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The BBC went to the 66-year-old's rural home in northern France to ask him in person if he had ever been paid money in connection to the Gill bribery case.

From BBC

The former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has denied charges of bribery and misconduct - including allegations that he sent himself "threatening letters".

From BBC

Cdr Dominic Murphy, head of the Met Police's counter-terrorism team, said Gill was an "extraordinarily willing participant" in the bribery, describing his actions as a "threat to national security."

From BBC

"Fraud, bribery and corruption have a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods, and we are committed to tackling the most complex economic crimes to protect the public and our economy."

From BBC

Gill pleaded guilty to eight counts of bribery in September.

From BBC