The wide scale of the coronavirus pandemic, which has touched six continents, presents a wide stage for corruption, backroom deals, and fraud.

“In a time of crisis, when resources are scarce and the stakes are high, eliminating corruption in the response to an emergency is literally a matter of life and death,” says Irem Röntgen, business integrity program coordinator for Transparency International. “Yet, with large amounts of resources suddenly available and a rush to get it to those most in need, there are sadly still those who will seek to take advantage for their own benefit.”