Carla offered $150,000 to the vice president of operations of AltoChem Co. to induce her to divulge a secret process. In some states Carla would be guilty of commercial bribery.

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Commercial bribery involves offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an official or other person in charge of a public or legal duty. Carla's action of offering money to divulge a secret process fits the definition of commercial bribery, which is considered illegal in many jurisdictions.

Carla Offered $150,000 to the Vice President of Operations of AltoChem