The Swiss criminal code forbids the bribery of foreign officials. Swissinfo examines whether this rule would apply to top Swiss executives who brought valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House. A meeting in the Oval Office between American President Donald Trump and executives from Swiss companies has stirred a debate over corruption on both sides of the Atlantic. It wasn’t simply that the businessmen, who aren’t official representatives of the Swiss government, arrived bearing presents – a Rolex desk clock and an engraved gold bar. Answering readers’ questions about Swiss diplomacy This article is in response to a question from a Swissinfo user, who asked if it is true that those who gave Donald Trump a clock could be prosecuted for bribery under Swiss law. If you have a question about Swiss trade or diplomacy that you’d like us to answer, get in touch by leaving a comment. The exchange took place just days before the two countries announced they’d reached a deal that ...
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Published on December 9, 2025
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