Petro Refining Corporation makes payments to potential customers,suppliers,and others with whom they might do business,including foreign private companies and the representatives of foreign labor organizations.If Petro knows that these payments will be passed on to a foreign government,this practice is

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If Petro knows that the payments will be passed on to a foreign government and the payments violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, then it is illegal regardless of whether a third party acts as a "go-between" or private parties are involved on both sides of the deal. Intended facilitation of business is not a defense if the payments violate the law.

Petro Refining Corporation Makes Payments to Potential Customers,suppliers,and Others with Whom