Most of the respondents stated that the main reason for not reporting corruption offenses was that they felt discouraged by the fact that everybody knew about corruption cases but no one reported them. Unfortunately, almost one out of five Romanians did not know where to go to report a corruption case.
Which of the following reasons are the most important to you when you decide not to report a case of corruption?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Everyone knows about these cases and no one reports them
28%
Difficult to prove anything
27%
Reporting it would be pointless because those responsible will not be punished
27%
There is no protection for those who report corruption
25%
Do not know where to report it to
19%
Those who report cases get into trouble with the police or other authorities
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