Over 1,000 offenses committed by officials in 10 months

In the first 10 months of 2008, 1,052 offenses committed by officials were reported, of which 29 “active acts of corruption”, 182 “passive acts of corruption”, 244 cases of bribes, 150 – power abuses, 205 – power excesses, Info-Prim Neo has learnt from the General Prosecutor's Office. Because of corruption suspicions, 14 police have been probed, 19 public servants, 5 customs officers, 1 prosecutor and 64 functionaries. Because of offenses related to corruption, criminal proceedings have been started against 43 police, 24 public servants, 2 customs officers and 71 functionaries. During 10 months the local prosecutor's offices carried out 94 controls realted to fighting corruption and protectionism.