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Operations: New Corruption Model

Old Corruption Model (Direct Commission)​

This chart depicts the traditional, direct bribery model.

Key Characteristics of the Old Model:

  • Direct: Money changes hands directly between the interested party and the politician (often via a middleman).
  • Physical: Transactions are primarily in cash, leaving no formal banking trail.
  • Simple & Risky: While simple, this model is high-risk due to the physical evidence of cash and the difficulty of moving large sums secretly.

New Corruption Model (The Offspring Company)​

This chart depicts the modern, indirect model that leverages family members and corporate structures.

Key Characteristics of the New Model:

  • Indirect: The politician is never directly paid. The benefit is channeled to their family via a business entity.
  • Legal Veil: Payments are made through official banking channels for alleged "services," creating a legal façade and plausible deniability.
  • Complex & Low-Risk: The use of shell companies and formal invoices makes it extremely difficult to legally prove a quid pro quo, significantly reducing the risk of prosecution. The core element is the Politician's Child/Relative Owns a Shell Company.