“Yes, strict rules prevent corruption”
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Conflict-of-interest rules aim to prevent government officials from using their positions to benefit themselves or their families through contracts and loans. When officials' relatives win government business, it raises questions about fairness, competition, and whether public money is being spent wisely. Stricter rules would require more disclosure, recusal, or outright bans on such arrangements—a debate that intensifies whenever audits uncover questionable dealings.