[InterceptPoint]

Absolute nonsense.

Are you sure, or just guessing? My British friend was quite serious when he made the statement.

The Europeans in general have a different view of how you do business in the Middle East. If it were a crime in France to offer a bribe then half the CEOs would be in jail. Can the UK be much different?

[MadIvan]

I am sure, people were prosecuted in the Pergau dam affair, in which companies tried to bribe Indonesia's government.

Regards, Ivan

[Happygal]

Are you sure, or just guessing? My British friend was quite serious when he made the statement.

Absolutely sure. Care to cite your 'British friends' credentials? I'm sure the Home Office would be interested.