Smartmatic, an election technology company, has faced charges of bribery in relation to its involvement in the Philippines' 2016 elections. According to reports, executives from Smartmatic were accused of bribing a high-ranking government official to secure a contract for the election system. The allegations have raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and potential manipulation.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/09/business/media/smartmatic-bribery-philippines-elections.html