Bribery: What Should Officials Do When Threatened for Refusing Bribes from Smugglers?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Bribery: What Should Officials Do When Threatened for Refusing Bribes from Smugglers?

English:

Question #1242:

Smugglers offer government officials bribes for turning a blind eye to their unlawful practices. If the officials refuse, they face threats of death. What should such officials do?

Answer #1242:

It is not permissible to receive any money for turning a blind eye to the unlawful practices of the smugglers.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Bribery - PDF Version Page 203