### Question
What is the definition of foreign official?


### Answer
The definition of **foreign official** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 78dd*:

> 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 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

