Analyze the case below and state whether this case is a violation or not a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Please explain your answer.

The Former Official

A, a U.S. company, plans to sell its products in Country X. Certain government approvals will be requires in order for A to make such sales. A hopes to engage B, and individual and a citizen of Country X, to act as its agent to promote sales in that country and to help A obtain the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Commerce. B's most recent employment was as a government official with Country X's Ministry of Commerce.