Bribes

22 clues
Graft
Buyoffs
Payolas
Suborns
Buys off
Pays off
Corrupts
Kickbacks
Sweeteners
Hush money
Backhanders
Sub-rosa deals
Certain payoffs
Greases the palm
Unethical payoffs
Illegal incentives
Illegal sweeteners
Unethical payments
Under-the-table payments
Engages in palm-greasing
Temptations for politicians
Payments made with a wink, maybe