Corporate corruption involves unethical business practices such as bribery, fraud, insider trading, and embezzlement. It undermines fair competition, harms consumers, and erodes trust in institutions. Scandals like Enron and Volkswagen’s emissions fraud reveal how executives manipulate systems for personal or corporate gain. In many cases, political connections enable corporations to avoid accountability, exacerbating economic inequality. Anti-corruption laws, whistleblower protections, and corporate governance reforms aim to combat these issues. However, critics argue that fines and settlements are often insufficient deterrents. Ethical leadership and stricter enforcement of regulations are crucial in preventing corporate corruption and promoting transparency in global markets.