• Bribe Fighter
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Tools Test Kit

Reported on June 7, 2011 from New Delhi , Delhi  ι Report #31958

I was arriving at ********** Ghandi Airport in March 2010. I had some tools and test kit with me for the work I was going to complete while I was there.
I was dragged to one side and told to pay the "customs Fee". When I asked how much, I was told "how much do you have?" I said that I had £10 GBP but no Rupees (after all, it is a restricted currency!!). I said that I could pay the fee with a Credit Card, but I would need a receipt for my expenses.
They told me that this was not possible. After a while, I said that I was getting stressed and needed a Cigarette. They then escorted me to the Staff Room where I smoked my Cigarette (they even offered me one of theirs!!) they gave me a coffee and we had a Chat for about 10 minutes (during which I was very complimentary to them).
After my Coffee and Cigarette, they told me not to worry about the "Customs Charge" and waved me on my way.
Maybe the fact that I am a female helped a little.

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