International Index of Corruption

[Fydorin]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The People's Republic of Fydorin
Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population NS stats are canon.
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Sure.

Corruption Prevalence
How many corruption-related arrests are made every year? None. The corrupted authorities are constantly bribed to evade arrest.
How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year? Not estimated. The amount of corruption is too large for estimation.
Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels? Yes, there are always calls for the government to put a stop to corruption.
Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year? Yes.
Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means? Yes.

Corruption Prevention
Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts? Yes. Bribing, accepting bribes, abusing power, embezzling money from charity funds and illegal transactions are outlawed.
Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection? Yes.
Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption? Yes.
Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military? No.
Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely? No, individuals who report corruption should provide their identity to increase the validity of their complain.

Corruption Monitoring and Reporting
Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption? No. Corruption is handled alongside other crimes by the same jurisdiction system.
If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests?
Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption? No. The formation of such bodies are discouraged by powerful business magnates.
If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption?
Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation? Yes.

Corruption Punishment
What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means? Prison sentence for a period of time that varies depending on how much money they have defrauded.
What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud? Same as above.
What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election? Despite the high corruption, Fydorin is known to hold democratic elections. If the voter has willingly participated in the voting process, it is considered fair and legal. Manipulating voters with false information is not considered a crime since forceful measures are not employed.
What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime? Removal from representative positions.
Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place? No. Most corruption related crimes are not investigated under the pretext of insufficient evidence. Such cases are usually shut down without giving enough time to carry out necessary procedures.

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Are you satisfied with this index? It was interesting. I'm glad to have participated.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? I think it covers everything.

[Gurkland]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Democratic Technomancy of Gurkland
Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population 9 billions
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes please

Corruption Prevalence
How many corruption-related arrests are made every year? There are no arrests nor prisons in our nation, there is either a income-based fine or a brainwashing detainment until the subject brain paths respond positively, but around 800k of heavy fines are made every year
How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year?Above 1 million but definitively less than 20 millions
Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels?A bit, they're free to complain about anything
Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year?Yes, our monarch and officials adjust our elections for a good cause, so the more libertarian parties, both on the left and the right, stay in power and prevents authoritarianism to take over.
Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means?Yes, it's a monarch

Corruption Prevention
Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts?Yes, our specific anti corruption law has a special focus on whistleblowing
Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection?We consider them free, fair and open and there is no need for inspection
Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption?No
Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military?We do not need one because the public sector employees has much less power than elsewhere, so for example teachers can't do corrupt grades because they give no grades, or everytime a doctor submit a medical report the patient has to give the consent to approve it and can withdraw it at any moment so the medical record is void, but still can still can be legally sued, and the police has a simple structure
Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely?Yes

Corruption Monitoring and Reporting
Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption?No, we do not need more government to prevent government corruption, what if the government body is corrupt too?
If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests?No
Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption?Yes, and they're influential
If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption?Yes
Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation?Yes, our constitution is libertarian so it protects total free speech

Corruption Punishment
What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means?Heavy income-based fine
What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud?Heavy income-based fine if it goes against the directive, if it's a counter fraud
What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election?Medium income-based fine
What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime?Medium income-based fine
Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place?Yes

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Are you satisfied with this index?Yes it's fun
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?Not really

[Barinive]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The council monarchy of Barinive
Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population 17 Million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Corruption Prevalence
How many corruption-related arrests are made every year? Not a crime
How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year? Most of them
Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels? They don't care about it
Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year? No
Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means? Yes

Corruption Prevention
Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts? No
Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection? No elections
Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption? No
Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military? There's a tax-agency run website that posts daily updates on tax usage
Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely? Yes

Corruption Monitoring and Reporting
Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption? No
If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests?
Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption? Anyone can feel free to investigate
If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption? Yes
Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation? Yes

Corruption Punishment
What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means? Not a crime
What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud? No elections
What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election? No elections
What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime? Not a crime
Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place? No investigations

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
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[Hispaniola2]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) The Hispaniolan State
Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population as of 1970 the current population is 24 million
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes please

Corruption Prevalence
How many corruption-related arrests are made every year? roughly 2260 arrests are made every year
How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year? 8'000+
Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels? While criticism is allowed of the Government and its officials (with the explicit exception of the Chief of State and his family), it is considered hazardous for ones health
Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year? Yes
Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means? In 1930 Juan-Carlos Santana was elected President after his predecessor Hector Alvarez chose not to run for a third term in the aftermath of the 1927 Barracks Coup attempt, while this election was considered fair, following elections were considered suspicious, and in 1942 Juan-Carlos immediately after being re-elected for a 4th term, instated a new Constitution that transformed his role into that of the un-elected Chief of State that rules for life.

Corruption Prevention
Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts? Yes, officially both accepting and offering bribes is illegal
Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection? No
Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption? Officially yes
Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military? No
Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely? No

Corruption Monitoring and Reporting
Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption? Yes
If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests? It doesn't have much authority and has to submit evidence to the Ministry of Police for arrests to be made
Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption? No
If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption? No
Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation? Officially yes, unofficially it is hazardous for ones health to report on corruption

Corruption Punishment
What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means? Maximum sentence would be the death penalty
What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud? Electoral fraud can't possibly be a thing in Hispaniola
What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election? It isn't recognized as a crime
What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime? It isn't recognized as a crime
Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place? No

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
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[The Kingdom of the Caribbean]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle) Kingdom of the Caribbean
Your nation's (IC, non-NS) population 44,182,048
Would you like to receive a TG updating you when your nation has been scored? Yes

Corruption Prevalence
How many corruption-related arrests are made every year? 2 - 4 Cases
How many acts of corruption are estimated to go unchecked every year? 1 - 2
Do citizens complain about corruption via social media or other channels? No. Under the vigilant oversight of the government, any potential cases of corruption are promptly and thoroughly investigated. This proactive approach ensures that issues are addressed swiftly and effectively, fostering an environment where citizens feel confident in the integrity of public institutions. Citizens take pride in the fact that instances of corruption are not prevalent in the public discourse.
Have you (the official participating in this survey) seen corruption in the past year? Nope
Did your leader come to power via transparent, trusted and legal means? Yes the Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly. The prime minister is answerable to the House, and therefore must maintain its support. When a government has lost the confidence of the National Assembly, the prime minister is obliged either to resign, making way for another MP who can command confidence, or request the monarch to dissolve the National Assembly, thereby precipitating a general election.

Corruption Prevention
Are there specific laws prohibiting individuals from participating in corrupt acts? Yes. Anti-Corruption Act, Bribery and Extortion Prevention Act, Public Official Accountability Law, Whistleblower Protection Act, Financial Transparency and Accountability Act, Conflict of Interest Prevention Law, Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Act, Independent Anti-Corruption Commission Act, Judicial Accountability and Ethics Law, Corporate Anti-Corruption Compliance Act.
Are elections for national, state and local government free, fair, open and subject to inspection? Yes by the Office of the Ombudsman. An institution defends the rights, freedoms and lawful interests of individuals from unlawful and incorrect acts or omissions of public administration bodies as well as third parties acting on its behalf. It has as its mission the prevention of potential conflicts between the public administration and the individual.
Are individuals standing for public office required to adhere to an oath or other agreement regarding corruption? Yes
Is there a framework for preventing corruption in all public sectors, including health, education, police and military? Yes by the Office of the Ombudsman
Is reporting of corruption able to be done anonymously and discretely? Yes under the Whistleblower Protection Act

Corruption Monitoring and Reporting
Is there a government body in place to monitor and report incidences of corruption? Yes the Office of the Ombudsman.
If so, how much authority does this body have? Can it make arrests? If the Ombudsman determines that a government official has not acted in accordance with the law she or he can advise on the proper application of the law, reprimand the official or in extreme cases order a criminal prosecution. The office enjoys considerable respect and the Ombudsman's legal opinions are usually strictly followed, carrying a lot of weight
Are there non-government bodies who investigate and report corruption? Yes Any registered nonprofit human rights organization
If so, are they given freedom to report on confirmed and possible cases of corruption? Yes
Are journalists and members of the public free to express their concerns regarding corruption in your nation? Yes

Corruption Punishment
What is the maximum sentence for committing financial fraud via government means? Around 5 Years, ban on holding a financial office for 5 Years
What is the maximum sentence for committing electoral fraud? Around 5 Years, ban on holding a public office for 5 Years
What is the maximum sentence for misleading voters in an election? Around 2 Years
What is the maximum sentence for committing a conflict of interest crime? Around 2 Years, ban on holding a public office for 5 Years
Are those suspected of corruption-related crimes stood down from office while the investigation takes place? Yes, Suspended without pay.

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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? N/A