Corruption is the unlawful use of one’s official position or service status to obtain material or non‑material benefits for oneself or others, as well as the illicit offering of such benefits.
A corruption‑related offense is an act that exhibits signs of corruption and for which liability is provided by law.
A conflict of interest is a situation where an individual’s personal (direct or indirect) interests influence or may influence their ability to properly fulfill their duties or responsibilities, creating a conflict between personal interests and the rights and legal interests of citizens, organizations, society, or the state (actual conflict of interest) or potentially creating such a conflict (potential conflict of interest).
If a conflict of interest arises, employees of public authorities must immediately inform their direct supervisor. Upon receiving information about the existence of a conflict of interest, the supervisor is required to take timely measures to prevent or resolve the conflict.
Yes, employees of public authorities are required to inform their supervisor or law enforcement agencies about all cases in which someone approached them with the intention of encouraging them to commit corruption‑related offenses, as well as any facts they become aware of regarding similar offenses committed by other employees of public authorities.