This case was notable because along with being one of the only major prosecutions in Canada, it was the first time a company voluntarily disclosed corrupt foreign practices to law enforcement in the country. Because the company self-reported their violations, they received a more lenient penalty than they would have if they concealed the bribes. The client should have an understanding of this case and how it has shaped recent Canadian legislation.

Cryptometrics Canada Inc. Nazir Karigar, an intermediary for the Canadian company Cryptometrics, was involved in a foreign bribery scheme in 2006. Karigar plotted to bribe Air India officials with cash on behalf of the Canadian company to secure a contract for the supply of biometric facial recognition security technology. No bribe was actually paid, and the plan was ultimately a failure (Dattu). Recently, in 2014, Karigar was sentenced under the CFPOA to three years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. In the sentencing decision, the court found that Karigar’s plan was sophisticated, carefully planned, and would have resulted in the payment of millions of dollars in bribes had it been successful. Karigar personally conceived and attempted to carry out the plan himself. However, they also took into …show more content…
The previous cases are monumental because they pushed Canada to reevaluate their regulations and amend former legislation to become a stronger nation by imposing stringent and clear international trade laws. Though anti-corruption legislation in Canada’s past was loosely enforced, there have been recent changes to the CFPOA, which will be discussed in the following section. These changes have greatly increased Canada’s commitment to keeping business practices in good faith and free of corruption and bribery, both within the country and