- Bribe Fighter
- 13 years ago
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Leaving India
I was told that I was travelling on a stolen passport as the photo did not match that to my face. I was told that I faced jail and would need to go with security unless something could be "arranged." As I was leaving India I told them that I didn't have any cash to give them but they should call my uncle who lived only 20 minutes away and he would be able to "arrange" whatever was needed. I put his business card on the counter and when the guy saw it, he couldn't stamp my passport quick enough and told me to have a "nice trip" He waved to the security guard and they walked me through, I didn't even have to get my hand luggage x-rayed!!
The business card that frightened them so much... My uncle was the retired head of *******