Receiving Illegal Gratuity by a Public Official is a term used to describe the practice of a public official receiving a payment or reward for services or favors that are beyond the scope of their duties. This is a form of corruption and is illegal in many countries. There are two main types of illegal gratuities: direct payments and indirect payments. Direct payments involve a direct exchange of money or other valuable assets, such as gifts or trips, in return for an official action or favor. Indirect payments are more subtle and involve the public official receiving a benefit that is not directly tied to their official actions or favors. Examples of indirect payments include receiving discounted services, special favors, or preferential treatment in return for official actions. In both cases, the public official receiving the illegal gratuity is taking advantage of their official position and engaging in an unethical practice. Receiving illegal gratuity by a public official can have serious legal and professional consequences, including fines, imprisonment, and loss of public trust.