“Corruption is known to increase the likelihood that those in the private sector who are subject to regulation will neglect their legal responsibilities, including the responsibility to follow safety standards (Lagunes, 2012 , p. 808). There have been many cases where companies adhering to the highest security standards have violated security measures after bribing regulators. These cases have resulted in loss of life. An example of such a tragic incident was the 1999 earthquake in Turkey, which caused the death of 18,000 people and left 200,000 civilians homeless (Lagunes, 2012, p. 808). Investigations following the accident revealed that bureaucrats failed to enforce safety regulations on construction companies after the bribery. As a result, many builders used low-quality materials to build houses, and it is estimated that up to 65% of buildings in Turkey were developed without licenses (Lagunes, 2012, p..