People become corrupt because of:
· Extreme poverty and opportunity. A person cannot be corrupt unless there is a chance to be so;
· Poor leadership, especially by leaders, senior civil servants and top businessmen.
· Greed and dishonesty. Even rich people can become corrupt ;
· Lack of ethical standards or codes of conduct that prompt people to act with integrity.
· A belief that they will not be caught and that even if caught, punishment will be light;
· Competition for insufficient goods and services.