The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a key U.S. law that prohibits bribery of foreign officials. It applies to both American companies and their subsidiaries, along with U.S. citizens acting abroad. The FCPA specifically outlaws offering money or anything of value to foreign officials to influence their decisions or secure a business advantage, which can be particularly difficult to detect, as bribery schemes often disguise payments or use intermediaries. Employees within a company have firsthand knowledge of potential bribes being offered. If they suspect or witness such activity, they can become whistleblowers and report these violations. Their information can trigger investigations, and penalties for the involved company and individuals, ultimately creating a fairer international marketplace. The SEC Whistleblower Program offers rewards to incentivize individuals with original information about FCPA violations to come forward.