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This sounds worse than Eastern Europe. My wife once had interactions with Polish authorities and the first official told her immediately what amount of bribe mo
by de6u99er 6y ago
This sounds worse than Eastern Europe. My wife once had interactions with Polish authorities and the first official told her immediately what amount of bribe money will be necessary to get it done quickly, contrary to everybody involved sitting it out as long as possible.
When she asked why the bribe is so high, the government employee explained to her whom of his colleagues he has to pay himself to get it done quickly.
I respect your refusal to pay bribes, but I believe you would have already received your approval if you were willing to pay a bribe. Not sure much those delays cost you in regards of your time invested and lost opportunities.
I'd go to the first person you talked to, ask how much needs to be gifted to him personally so he/she can take care of this. Then pay half of it at the beginning and the second half once you have received your approvals.
- DenisM 6y ago> you would have already received your approval if you were willing to pay a bribe There is a law that prohibits American citizens from bribing foreign officials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Corrupt_Practices_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Corrupt_Practices_Act
- rohan_shah 6y agoThe author is an Indian i.e. Myself. Thanks.
- vikramkr 6y agoBribery is illegal in India too.
- renewiltord 6y agoDude, for things like this you can't just apply Wikipedia knowledge. It's really not enough. Section 78dd–1 is what it looks like in law. Read Section 78dd–1 (b). > (b)Exception for routine governmental action Subsections (a) and (g) shall not apply to any facilitating or expediting payment to a foreign official, political party, or party official the purpose of which is to expedite or to secure the performance of a routine governmental action by a foreign official, political party, or party official.
- DenisM 6y agoI did not know that, thank you.
- rohan_shah 6y agoIt's great to find out about how it works in Eastern Europe. My father would have and has always done what you mentioned. Just pay it up and continue. And I agree totally with it. But anyway due to Covid-19, the construction activity isn't going to start anytime soon. So I ave decided to play it out completely and see how far and deep this mess is.