Recognizing corruption and misuse of official powers
- ·Ambient
- Occurs during contactwith customs officers;
- The greater direct contact imposed by regulations and the system - the greater room for corruption and misusepowers;
- Complex and imprecise regulation with unnecessary discretias cause of corruption and misuse of powers;
- Lack of or low level transparency – greater possibility for corruption and misuse of powers;
- Cash payment - greater possibility for corruption and misuse of powers;
- The Macedonian economy is still highly dependent - 80% of businesses have to work with the Customs Administration.
- ·Consequences
- Illicit trafficking in narcotics, weapons, dual-use goods;
- Production and distribution of counterfeits and piracy;
- Cash payments;
- Money laundering;
- Tax evasion;
- Economic crime;
- Financing terrorism;
- Smaller financial opportunities to meet public needs;
- Reduced protection of life, health and the environment;
- Higher costs for legal trade;
- Unfair competition and unfavorable business environment.
