Honest police turn down bribe

Sat, 23 Mar 2002, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Three Syrian tourists detained
in Pare Pare, South Sulawesi on suspicion of deception failed to
buy their freedom when Banjarmasin Police officers refused to
accept their bribe.

The three tourists Alia Ibrahim (43) and her two sons, Fuad
Muhamad (20) and Wa'dah A Muhamad (20) were arrested on Thursday
for having cheated money changer, PT Haji La Tunrung in
Banjarmasin out of Rp 24 million.

Sources said on Friday the three suspects were taken back to
Banjarmasin after the police rejected the US$4,000 they offered
for their freedom.

Before being taken to Pare Pare Police Station on Tuesday, the
three suspects tried to abscond but the police caught them
moments later.

The police are still investigating the scam with the help of a
translator.--Antara

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