Handshake with Money Illustration - Symbol of Deal, Agreement, or Corruption #3849154 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white line drawing depicts two hands clasped in a handshake, with one hand discreetly holding several folded banknotes. The stark contrast and clean outlines emphasize the duality of the gesture: cooperation and transaction, legitimacy and potential impropriety. The image evokes themes of negotiation, bribery, or formal agreements involving monetary exchange.

Commonly used in articles about corporate ethics, anti-corruption campaigns, contract law, financial journalism, or political commentary. Matches user intent seeking visual metaphors for “pay-to-play,” “under-the-table deals,” or “business partnerships.”