Corruption & opportunity

Corruption & opportunity

From Tempo

Corruption prevails in Indonesia because of intention and opportunity. Government officials, particularly, have the opportunity for contact with capitalists, who use money to secure their business licensing needs.

Such officials are eventually involved in corruption. Consequently, law enforcement personnel should not only arrest and judge recipients of bribes, but also those offering the money. Graft would not take place if it were not for both parties.

If all officials refused to take bribes and had the courage to report to the police those offering the payoffs, corruption would automatically be eliminated in this country.

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