Smartmatic Indicted for Alleged Bribery in U.S. and Philippines

Smartmatic, the voting technology company, faces serious legal challenges as it has been indicted for alleged bribery linked to over $1 million in payments to election officials in the Philippines. This indictment follows its controversial history related to the 2020 election and raises significant concerns about the integrity of electoral processes and corporate influence on democracy, prompting calls for greater transparency in the voting technology sector.