Privacy is not the enemy. But indifference to complexity is. By Mike Masoud and The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI)July 22, 2025 As regulators focus on catching up, criminals have already mastered the art of exploiting digital loopholes. The narrative that “blockchains are fully traceable” is outdated and misleading. In reality, […]
Technical staffJune 17, 2025 At The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI), we believe that credibility is earned—not claimed. Our certification programs, including the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM), represent more than technical knowledge; they reflect a commitment to measurable integrity and the highest standards of professional excellence. To further enhance the credibility […]
Technical StaffJune 3, 2025 Corruption doesn’t always start with a scandal. Sometimes, it begins quietly—through unchecked habits, blind loyalty, or a single compromise. Owner-managers often assume corruption is a big-company problem. It’s not. The truth is simple: every organization is vulnerable if its leadership remains passive. And the most effective deterrence […]
The AACIMarch 28, 2025 Part 3 of 3 Introduction In the preceding parts of this series, we dissected the phenomenon of performative integrity and the corrosive effects of toxic loyalty within institutions. We now turn our focus to actionable strategies that ethical leaders can employ to dismantle these detrimental cycles and foster genuine integrity […]
When loyalty is weaponized, integrity is silenced. In Part 2 of our leadership series, we expose how toxic loyalty distorts accountability, protects unethical power, and turns obedience into a risk factor for institutions.
The AACIMay 20, 2025 CNN reported on May 15, 2025, that a skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed tragically following the recent earthquake. This is more than a tale of structural failure—it is a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of corruption. What happened in Thailand is not merely a natural disaster […]
A Practical Guide to Help Small Retailers Protect Themselves from Fraud and Corruption By The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI)May 16, 2025 Imagine this. You run a modest but thriving cash-based retail store. Customers stream in daily. The register hums. You review the bank deposits weekly, trust a loyal employee with […]
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