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Types of Corruption

Foreword

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There is growing worldwide concern regarding corruption. It is no longer viewed as merely a “cost of doing business” but has spread to all walks of life, plays a decisive negative role in the development of a country and a central role in politics.

Corruption frequently goes unreported for a number of reasons. The most obvious reason is that the reporter or whistle blower fears discrimination or victimisation. Other reasons for corruption not being reported are the following:

Both parties are guilty of the same offence and do not want to incriminate themselves;

Ignorance that corruption is a crime;

Lack of confidence in the ability of the police force and other responsible bodies;

A desire not to tie up an organisation’s own resources, for example, the witness does not want to spend time giving evidence in court;.

An ineffective criminal justice system;

Fear of negative publicity and embarrassment;

Inconvenience or apathy.

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Classifications of Corruption

There are three broad classifications of corruption, which are however not mutually exclusive:

Petty corruption - Practiced on a smaller scale.
Defined as the use of public office for private benefit in the course of delivering a pubic service. Usually involves relatively small amounts of money, including bribery (grease money or speed payments) The public servant abuses his/her position by accepting a benefit for what is a routine transaction or approval. The direct victim of this abuse of power is the citizen.

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Forms of Corruption

The following forms of corruption can be distinguished:

Bribery:

The promise, offer or giving of any benefit that improperly affects the actions or decisions of a public official. A bribe may consist of money, inside information, gifts, entertainment, sexual or other favours, a job, company shares etc.

I have often noticed that a bribe has that effect – it changes a relationship. The man who offers a bribe gives away a little of his own importance; the bribe once accepted, he becomes the inferior, like a man who has paid for a woman.
Graham Greene, British Novelist

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