Jonathan Acevedo

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Among the differences between the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and is the Foreign Extortion Protection Act (FEPA) is the definition of a "foreign official." The FCPA definition is "any officer or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality…or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality." The FEPA adds "any person acting in an unofficial capacity." What defines "unofficial capacity" is the focus of this article.

By Daniel Koffmann and Jonathan Acevedo

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