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Re:Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks o... by Freak_NL on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @09:52AM (#31014655)
> […] in order to acquire illicit benefits or abuse power for one's personal gain.

There was no personal gain nor illicit benefits gained by the civil servants responsible. For something to be corruption, the perpetrator has to gain something.

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Re:Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks o... by edejong on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @10:08AM (#31014818)
Would a promotion (or not losing your job) count as a gain?
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Re:Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks o... by zambal on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @10:25AM (#31015005)
It might be a gain, but that doesn't make it corruption.
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Re:Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks o... by rocqua on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @10:31AM (#31015076)
I'd say no to keeping your job, and yes to a promotion only if it is accelerated.
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Re:Dutch scandal serves as a warning for Europe over risks o... by StreamBright on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @11:53AM (#31016191)
You think that they did this because they are purely evil? I think they had to gain something. Maybe the gain was less work.
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