O compliance criminal como instrumento de transformação cultural no enfrentamento aos crimes empresariais

Abstract

Corporate governance and regulatory compliance have become central aspects of the business and legal landscape, with compliance serving as a crucial tool for preventing illicit activities and promoting organizational ethics. This study examines the historical evolution of compliance, its main regulatory milestones, and its applicability within the Brazilian context, focusing on corporate and criminal liability. The research aims to demonstrate how the absence of effective control mechanisms can undermine transparency and corporate integrity, using emblematic cases such as Operation “Lava Jato” and the “Mensalão” scandal as references. Additionally, it investigates the infiltration of criminal organizations into public contracts, highlighting the need for strict monitoring and oversight policies. The adopted methodology includes deductive, statistical, typological, and functionalist methods, along with documentary and bibliographic research techniques, enabling a critical and in-depth analysis of the subject. The study concludes that despite legislative advancements, compliance in Brazil still faces significant challenges, requiring concrete measures to ensure its effectiveness and integration into corporate culture. Thus, the study emphasizes the importance of public and private sector collaboration in building a more transparent, ethical, and sustainable business environment.