Payments made to foreign officials by an individual for the purpose of expediting or securing the performance of a routine or clerical governmental action are subject to fines up to $100,000 and/or an imprisonment term of up to five years.

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Payments made to foreign officials to expedite routine governmental actions are often referred to as "facilitation payments" and are generally not subject to the same penalties as bribery under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), though they may still be illegal under local laws.

Payments Made to Foreign Officials by an Individual for the Purpose