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Sanctions for Participating in Bribery and Corruption in Argentina

Introduction

Bribery and corruption are serious offenses in Argentina, with severe consequences for individuals and legal entities involved. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to address Question 15 in the context of the provided text.

Question 15: Sanctions for Participating in Bribery and Corruption

Public Officer Who Receives Gifts or Promises

For public officers who receive gifts or promises to perform, delay, or stop performing something related to their duties:

  • Imprisonment: One to six years
  • Special Disqualification from Public Office: Perpetual (Article 256, Criminal Code)

Individual Who Gives or Offers Gifts

For individuals who directly or indirectly give or offer gifts in an attempt to cause a public officer to perform, delay, or stop performing something related to their duties:

  • Imprisonment: One to six years
  • Disqualification from Public Office: Two to six years (Article 258, Criminal Code)

Legal entities are criminally liable for corruption crimes carried out directly or indirectly with their intervention or in their name, interest, or benefit (Law No 27,401).

Additional Information

  • The sanctions mentioned above apply to individuals and legal entities.
  • The text does not provide a comprehensive list of all possible sanctions for participating in bribery and corruption in Argentina.