Bangladesh, Dec. 25 -- The growing complexity of global business has created fertile ground for corruption to cross borders with unprecedented ease. In response, the UKs Serious Fraud Office (SFO), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, has taken a significant step toward strengthening global anti-corruption efforts. For the first time, the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT) has jointly published a comprehensive set of guidelines titled “Indicators of Foreign Bribery,” aimed at helping businesses, professionals, and the public recognize warning signs of illicit conduct involving foreign officials.

This landmark guidance reflects a coordinated international effort...