I understand where you're coming from, but that is effectively the basis of corruption. For each corrupt transaction, both parties technically benefit as you a

I understand where you're coming from, but that is effectively the basis of corruption. For each corrupt transaction, both parties technically benefit as you are framing it. If you get stopped at a roadblock by a corrupt police officer in Angola, you're better served paying than turning around and going back where you came from. However, you and the greater good are served by the roadblock not existing in the first place. The intent of cracking down on corruption from both ends of it is to disincentivize and dismantle the roadblocks.