- I Paid A Bribe
- 14 years ago
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Mumbai Airport customs demands bribe
- Customs, Excise and Service Tax
- Customs Check and Clearance
- Paid INR 5,000
I had no idea of how much value of gold engagement ring is allowed, and read through website that says 250Rs per 10gm on the departure airport. The engagement ring was of 8gms and costing 15000Rs. On arrival at Mumbai Airport I went straight to custom declaration of jewelry with the receipt, to which the officer started calculating and said I have to pay the penalty and some other fine adding up to approximately 12000Rs. Upon asking about the calculation and allowance he said me that I am suppose to buy jewelry of upto 10000Rs and exceeding to that is penalty of 50% of the total cost and fine of 100% of the cost exceeding 10000Rs. After asking that's almost equal to the price of the ring, he suggested me to pay him 5000Rs and I'll be released otherwise I have to pay for the argument. Out of excitement of my engagement and fiancee waiting to receive me, I had no choice to rule over that but to bribe.