Question

Brenda is the CEO of a large corporation. While presenting a proposal to a commercial bank for a corporate loan, she offered the bank's commercial loan manager a $10,000 "gift" for favorable treatment. Is Brenda guilty of bribery?
A. Brenda is guilty of bribery because she is dealing with a commercial bank in the normal course of business.
B. Brenda is guilty of bribery whether the manager accepts or not because the offer constitutes the crime.
C. Brenda is not guilty of bribery.
D. Brenda is guilty of bribery only if the manager accepts because the crime has not occurred without acceptance by the other party.

Answer 1

Answer: Brenda is not guilty of bribery.

Explanation: Bribery refers to the offering, giving, soliciting, or receiving of any item of value as a means of influencing the actions of a government official or legal office holders. Bribery, the act of promising, giving, receiving, or agreeing to receive money or some other item of value with the corrupt aim of influencing a public official in the discharge of his official duties.