Abuse of power

                                                                                          

Abuse of power occurs where someone abuses a position of trust for the purposes of illicit gain.  Abuse of power is often a separate criminal offence.  However, it may also constitute bribery or fraud.

 

 

Examples:

 

• A minister accepts a bribe to influence contract award.

 

• A supervising engineer extorts a bribe to certify a contract payment.

 

• A customs officer accepts a facilitation payment to issue a permit.