China is
tempting its citizens to become whistleblowers, but the carrots offered are not
as rich as what Nigeria has offered its citizens.
While
Nigeria has offered between 2.5 and 5 per cent of stolen money reported, the
authorities in Beijing, the Chinese capital has offered a flat $72,460 to its
whistleblowers.
The money is
due to anyone who provides useful information on spies.
The policy
became effective today10 April.
Informants
can pass information to authorities through calling a hotline, sending letters
or visiting the city’s state security bureau.
After
collating the information, the bureau can offer rewards ranging from 10,000
yuan to 500,000 yuan based on the reports’ usefulness.
Personal
information of informants will not be disclosed without their consent, and
informants can also seek protection from security authorities if they or their
close relatives are in danger due to informing.
However,
informants will be punished if they deliberately slander others, or invent and
spread false information.
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