Source: ipaidabribe.com
INDIA, November 2010: Fighting an ingrained culture of corruption, the new website http://ipaidabribe.com gives a voice to thousands of people who felt powerless, angry and abused when asked for illegal money. It has thousands of testimonies in sections, “I paid a bribe,” “I didn’t pay a bribe,” “I didn’t have to pay a bribe” and “I don’t want to pay a bribe.”
The amount in rupees of each bribe request is reported, creating a fascinating assessment of the regrettable practice. It also has sections offering tips to protect yourself and avoid falling prey to unscrupulous officials.