by Dolapo Adelana
Authorities in Beijing, the Chinese capital have offered a flat $72,460 to its whistleblowers.
The offer by China is similar to that offered by the Nigerian government to whistleblowers.
The Federal Government has offered between 2.5 and 5 percent of stolen money reported.
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The money by the Chinese government will be given to anyone who provides useful information on spies.
The policy became effective today 10th April, 2017.
Whistleblowers can send across information to authorities by 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.
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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