Statement–Courses of Action (anti-corruption procedure): The Central Bureau of Investigation has received a complaint that an officer is taking bribes to perform duties he is officially supposed to do without payment; which course(s) of action are appropriate—setting a trap to catch the officer red-handed and then taking strict action, or waiting for additional complaints before acting?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only I follows

Explanation:


Given data

  • Complaint alleges an officer is accepting a bribe for official duties.
  • Courses proposed: (I) Catch the officer red-handed and then act strictly. (II) Wait for more complaints to become sure.


Concept/Approach (due process and evidence)
Appropriate action requires credible evidence. A trap to catch the officer in flagrante delicto generates direct proof and respects due process. Passive waiting does not investigate, prolongs harm, and is unnecessary.


Step 1: Course I – Investigative action
A planned trap is a standard, lawful method to establish bribery with evidence.


Step 2: Course II – Passive delay
Waiting for more complaints substitutes quantity of allegations for quality of proof and may allow continued misconduct.


Verification/Alternative
Anti-corruption practice prioritizes proactive verification over accumulating unverified complaints.


Common pitfalls
Confusing the need for evidence with the need for multiple complaints; one well-documented sting is sufficient.


Final Answer
Only I follows.

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