Bribery has always been, and probably will be. What is giving a bribe? The Criminal Code classifies it as a crime. It is a crime, not an offense. Is it serious? Yes seriously. To many, giving a bribe seems harmless. In fact, this is not so. The harm caused by this act to society is great. Many layers of the population suffer from it.
Giving a bribe
The Criminal Code provides for serious punishment. What is a bribe? In fact, this is some kind of unofficial payment that is offered to an official for performing any actions. What is asking him to do this? A request can be completely harmless (for example, consider someone’s candidacy for a position in the first place), but it can even be associated with a violation of official authority.
Giving a bribe to a public servant is a manifestation of corruption. Bribe to an employee of a commercial structure - commercial bribery.
Today it’s harder and harder to solve such crimes. The difficulties are connected with the fact that some new ways of transferring money constantly appear. A personal meeting is optional.
Often funds are sent to an electronic wallet or bank account, can be transferred to the account of a shell company, transferred to the account of a relative of the recipient of a bribe, and so on.
Until 2011, this act was punished with a fine, the amount of which was equal to the amount of the bribe itself. Today, this penalty has become much more. This is not surprising, since corruption is a big problem for society. Criminal liability is prescribed in the Criminal Code. Specifically, in article 291. Only a legally capable person over sixteen years of age can be recognized as giving a bribe. An official may be not only domestic, but also foreign.
Giving a minor bribe is punishable:
- a fine, the amount of which may exceed the amount of the bribe thirty times;
- imprisonment. The term is up to two years. This type of punishment is often imposed with a ten-time penalty.
Giving a large bribe is punishable by:
- a fine of a maximum of forty times;
- imprisonment. The maximum term is three years. Moreover, as a rule, a person is fined fifteen times.
Giving a bribe that was made in order for an official to commit illegal inaction or action shall be punished:
- a fine that can reach sixty times the size of a bribe;
- imprisonment. The maximum term is eight years. The fine can be up to thirty times the size of the bribe.
The above is applicable only to that official who really could calculate the consequences of what is happening.
Giving a bribe by conspiracy is punishable by:
- a fine, the amount of which may reach ninety times the size of a bribe;
- imprisonment of up to twelve years. In this case, a fine of up to seventy times the amount of the bribe may be imposed.
When can a bribe taker be arrested? The acceptance by an official of at least part of the values is the moment the crime ends. An act will be deemed completed if one of his relatives or relatives accepts the values.
25 thousand rubles - a significant bribe, 150 thousand rubles - a large amount.
In some cases, the bribe taker helps to uncover or at least investigate the crime. At the same time, it may be exempted from criminal liability. It is also possible if the official demanded a monetary reward using one or another threat (provided that the bribe-giver voluntarily confessed to the deed).
Giving a bribe is not accidentally punished severely. Similar measures are necessary. The bureaucratic apparatus is far from perfect. To establish its work is almost impossible, but tough measures can give a good result.