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Panama launches "eCorruption"

By The Boss on Feb 27, 2008 | In Progress | 1 feedback »

Winston Spadafora

After digital drivers licenses and social security records, the Panamanian government has set the next step in bringing itself in tune with the 21st century by launching the new innovative eCorruption service.

"In short, the new system enables registered users to pay and accept bribes online", said Supreme Court magistrate Winston Spadafora who headed the implementation task force.

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Tags: angelica maytin, bribe, ecorruption, electronic payments, judge, lawyers, spadafora, transparency

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