In order to be liable for illegal payments made to foreign officials,the payment must be made directly to the official from the firm receiving the favors granted.

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The statement is false. The payment does not need to be made directly to the foreign official from the firm. Indirect payments or payments made through intermediaries can also result in liability for the firm under foreign bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the United States.

In Order to Be Liable for Illegal Payments Made to Foreign