Foreign Corrupt Practices Act The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits the offer or payment of money or anything of value to an official of a foreign country or public international organization, foreign political party or official thereof, or any candidate for political office of a foreign country (collectively, “foreign official”) with the intent or purpose of inducing the official to use his or her influence to affect a government act or decision in order to obtain, retain or direct any business or obtain any other improper advantage.