Mission statement of the Interpol Group of Experts on Corruption
(IGEC)
'We believe in a free and just society. To be truly just, society must embrace
high standards of integrity and openly resist corruption.
To this end we join with the community to ensure such standards and accept
responsibility to fight all forms of corruption through education, prevention,
and effective law enforcement.'
IGEC Definition of corruption:
'Corruption is any course of action or failure to act by individuals or organizations,
public or private, in violation of law or trust of profit or gain.'