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Fake Police / Bribe Extraction
Individuals impersonating police or corrupt officers demand on-the-spot fines or bribes from foreigners.
How It Works
Person in uniform (or plainclothes claiming to be police) stops foreigner
Claims a violation (no license, drug possession, visa issue)
Demands immediate cash payment to 'resolve' the issue
Threatens arrest or deportation if payment isn't made
No receipt or official documentation provided
Warning Signs
Officer asks for cash payment on the spot
No official documentation or receipt offered
Plainclothes person claims police authority
Demand seems disproportionate to alleged offence
Officer suggests going to an ATM
What To Do
How to Report
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