police corruption

Fred

Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

West Java

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Max Eastman

Fred

27 June 2012 05:29:59

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Fred

27 June 2012 05:29:59

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West Java

I've had minor problems with corrupt cops in the past but it's not been anything worse than a minor pain and just not worth the bother.

This time has really bugged me.
I'm in the very nice Aston hotel, wanting to visit Taman safari.
So far I can't because taxis won't go.

Why?

Because corrupt cops demand bribes from them when they go there.

SBY has been doing a fine job but he's not cracked this one yet.

lukereg

ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

Jakarta

lukereg

27 June 2012 07:06:16

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lukereg

27 June 2012 07:06:16

2114

Jakarta

Thats not good. My house was burgled the other week and I lost a lot of things. The police wanted to come to the house but we had to pay them to visit, pay them to make a report and generally keep them sweet knowing full well, nothing will be done and nothing has been.
With Idul Fitry coming there will be lots more random police checks, on the roads, for money bribes and visits to places where expats work for 'mudik' money.

Such a shame as part of a countries reputation is the perception of the police.

Fred

Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

West Java

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

Fred

27 June 2012 07:31:18

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Fred

27 June 2012 07:31:18

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West Java

I've found imigrasi to be corruption free of late but I'm reaaly miffed with the Bogor police this time.
we've tried hire car companies and, all things being well, we found one but it's taken all morning.

No wonder tourists avoid the country.
Pity really as Indonesia is a wonderplace place.

The Bogor police should be ashamed.