Interview with apbn officer, Hossain (Pseudonym) chapter Q: How much money can police make by taking money from Rohingya in a single month? Hossain: We get a fixed salary according to our position. But if a corrupted constable takes money from Rohingya, he can earn 200 to 500 BDT (2-5 USD) per day. Rohingya people reported to me that the police take 20, 30, or 50 BDT (.20-.50 USD) from them to bring their consumption or materials inside the camps. If a Sub Inspector (SI, mid-level police officer) tries to extort money, he can earn more than a constable because his level is higher than a constable. I think he can earn about 1,000 to 2,000 BDT (9-19 USD). If an Officer in Charge tries to extort, he can make more than a Sub Inspector. I’m not exactly sure of the amount, but I’m estimating it through information I received. Q: We heard that Rohingya are beaten at checkpoints, does this happen often, why? Hossain: Some police beat the Rohingya when the person can’t tell the police why they are leaving the camp, or if the police find something illegal on the person. . . There are some Rohingya who verbally abuse the police when they are not allowed to go outside the camp. When Rohingya people respond badly, the police get angry and the police might hit them with a stick. Q: Have you ever beaten a Rohingya person before? Hossain: No, I never beat Rohingya. . . But, I threaten them sometimes. 32