Microsoft licensing corruption scandal - Wikipedia

#Microsoft to shell out $25 million to settle bribery charges. The tech giant's #Hungary subsidiary allegedly tried to bribe government officials. Subsidiaries in #SaudiArabia and #Thailand also gave "improper travel and gifts" to government officials through slush funds maintained by Microsoft's vendors and resellers, according to the SEC. https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/microsoft-shells-out-25-million-to-settle-bribery-investigation/
Microsoft to shell out $25 million to settle bribery charges

The tech giant didn't admit to anything, but agreed to the SEC's cease-and-desist terms.

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Esto ocurre en el sector público que se supone es más transparente.

Los acuerdos a puerta cerrada con clientes privados deben ser tremendos.