[module0000]

> What is the best way to deal with something like this?

Bribe them, it's business as usual there. When approached by officers, this is what they are likely expecting.

[seieste]

Don’t do this if you’re an American—it’s illegal to bribe anywhere in the world.

[joewee]

Follow this advice. If you are working for an American company bribery is a horrible idea and in a situation like this would likely be used to make a case against you. The only exceptions made for bribes is if you feel like your life may be in immediate danger, in which case you are supposed to report the incident immediately to your employer and the local embassy.

The other downside to bribery is if you have money, you become a real target as everyone will start harassing you in exchange for bribes.

[module0000]

> Don’t do this if you’re an American—it’s illegal to bribe anywhere in the world.

Is this a US-citizen thing? I haven't heard that before and am curious.