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Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert27 June 2012 03:29:59

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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

lukeregViP27 June 2012 05:06:16

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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

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert27 June 2012 05:31:18

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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.

PhilCoulson Active member

Member since 23 May 2012

PhilCoulsonActive member04 July 2012 11:29:09

corruption is really a pain. if you think that's corrupt, wait till you visit philippines.

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