When I applied for a police clearance certificate to pursue higher studies abroad, I received a call a few days later from a police officer instructing me to report to the station with my documents. Upon arrival, he asked about my family and background before shifting the conversation. He told me, "If you're willing to go abroad, you’ve already spent a lot of time and money, and you know everything has a cost." Recognizing what he was implying, I replied, "Yes, I know what you're talking about, just say what you want." He demanded 5,000. After some bargaining, I ended up paying 2,000. This entire situation was deeply unsettling, especially since it was my first time stepping inside to talk