- I Paid A Bribe
- 14 years ago
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Custom official ask for bribe to let me go
- Customs, Excise and Service Tax
- Customs Check and Clearance
- Paid INR 5,000
It happened on December 23rd, 2009 when I was traveling from New Delhi to US. I was carrying some cash about Rs45,000 under impression that I am allowed to carry less than $10,000 in cash.
When this official posted at gate after I cleared passport and visa verification asked me if I was carry any cash money. I told him that I have Rs45,000 rupees and wanted to get converted in dollar at the airport. (I went to this official to ask for the location to exchange currency.)
He told me that the law only permit me to carry some Rs5,000 only. Since I was carrying extra money, he asked that to pay Rs5,000 to let me go.
I had no choice at that time as I had to catch a flight as I was coming to US for education.
I wish some people to investigate who the officer was posted on that day. This officer appeared to be in late 40s or early 50s.