Police officers from the Krasnostaw road stopped a 56-year-old Ukrainian citizen who not only violated traffic regulations, but besides tried to bribe officers to avoid consequences. A man is facing 10 years in prison for attempted corruption.
Illegal overtaking and speeding
Officers from the Krasnostaw Road Traffic Division of the command in Bończa noticed a Fiat driver who was ahead of the intersection and then greatly exceeded the allowed speed. After stopping the vehicle, it turned out that there was a 56-year-old Ukrainian citizen behind the wheel.
Mandate for $2600 and attempted bribery
Police officers have imposed a fine on the driver of PLN 2600 for wrongdoing. In consequence a man pulled out $200 and offered a bribe in exchange for a waiver from punishment. The officers immediately responded – they stopped the driver and put him in police custody.
Even 10 years in prison
According to Polish law, the effort to bribe a public officer is simply a crime threatened by punishment up to 10 years imprisonment. A 56-year-old will shortly face trial, where he will hear the charges.
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Attempts to bribe police officers occur, but most officers consistently respond to specified proposals. In Poland, corruption among uniformed services is severely punished, and akin cases come to court.
Corruption case law
The general courts and the EU Court of Justice have repeatedly stressed that corruption among public officials is simply a serious crime that threatens trust in state institutions. In akin cases convictions, frequently with advanced prison sentences, are brought.
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