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Guide to Combating Corruption & Fraud in Infrastructure Development Projects

  • Detection
    • Complaints
      • General initial interview questions
      • How to Generate Complaints and Reports
      • List of fraud reporting sites for Multilateral Development Banks
    • Red Flags
      • Red Flags Listed by Project Cycle
      • “Visible red flags” of Implementation Fraud
      • Proactive Fraud Detection Tests
    • Due Diligence
      • “Top Five” Due Diligence Background Checks
      • Free and Subscription Internet Sites
      • Local and On-Site Due Diligence Checks
      • Due Diligence Service Providers
  • Proof
    • Proving Common Schemes
      • Corruption Schemes
      • Bid Rigging Schemes
      • Collusive Bidding Schemes
      • Fraud Schemes
      • The Basic Steps of a Complex Fraud and Corruption Investigation
    • Elements of Proof for Sanctionable Offenses
      • Elements of Proof of Corrupt Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Obstructive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Coercive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Collusive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Fraudulent Practices
  • Evidence
    • The Basics of Evidence for Investigators
  • Prevention
    • Anti-fraud Resources
Home » Detection » Red Flags of Corruption, Bid Rigging and Other Schemes » Red Flag: Questionable Agent, Consultant or Subcontractor

Red Flag: Questionable Agent, Consultant or Subcontractor

Contractors and consulting firms often employ local agents, consultants or subcontractors as conduits for bribe payments.  Be alert for agents and subcontractors who:

  • Are recommended or insisted upon by project or government officials;
  • Are related to or are colleagues of current or former government or project officials;
  • Have no pertinent experience or qualifications;
  • Charge excessive fees, usually expressed as a percentage of the contract value, or overcharge for the work performed;
  • Fail to deliver any work product, or deliver low quality, boilerplate work product;
  • Have been named in the press, or been the subject prior investigations or sanctions proceedings, for corruption or fraud;
  • Have a poor reputation for integrity;
  • Operate in highly corrupt environments.

Conduct a thorough due diligence background check on suspect parties.

This red flag can indicate the following scheme:

  • Corruption

Click on the scheme listed above to see more information on the scheme, a more complete listing of its red flags and steps to determine if the scheme is actually present.

Category: Red Flags of Corruption, Bid Rigging and Other Schemes

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