### Question
How does the law define foreign official?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*, **foreign official** is defined as:

> any officer or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER III-TRUST INDENTURES**

