The Dirty Secrets of Global Mega-Deals: How the World's Biggest Contracts Hide Corruption

The source text exposes the pervasive corruption inherent in large-scale global contracts, often disguised as public development projects. It details how corporate bribes, "consulting fees," and the use of anonymous shell companies facilitate illicit transactions, resulting in inflated costs and unfinished work. The text highlights several infamous international scandals to illustrate these methods and argues that mega-deal corruption is a systemic issue with devastating consequences for ordinary citizens, diverting trillions from essential public services and hindering genuine progress. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of public awareness, transparency, and investigative efforts to combat this global problem.