Customs inspector suspected of extortion
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An inspector at the Briceni Customs Office was arrested by the Anticorruption Center (CCCEC) on charges of passive corruption, Info-Prim Neo reports.
The CCCEC acted on a tip that the inspector had extorted $550 from a driver to guarantee an easy passage through the customs checkpoint.
During the arrest the CCCEC officers found on the 36-year-old inspector the extorted money marked as 'bribe'.
If found guilty in court, the customs officer could be fined up to 100,000 lei or serve up to 10 years' imprisonment.
From the beginning of the year, the CCCEC discovered 24 cases of corruption, 5 of which counted as passive corruption.
The CCCEC reminds the public that a helpline is in place to serve citizens around the clock. By calling 257 257, people can report cases of corruption or attempts of such. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
