SIERRA LEONE’S ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION RECOVERS $1.5 MILLION FROM CORRUPT BANKER

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Sierra Leone has achieved a major milestone in its fight against corruption by recovering $1.5 million from a banker implicated in fraudulent activities.

The banker, identified as Salim Mansaray, reportedly fled to Dubai, UAE, in an attempt to evade accountability but was compelled to return to Sierra Leone to face the consequences of his actions. Mansaray is also alleged to owe several individuals over $250 million. The ACC Commissioner has vowed to pursue justice rigorously, even if it means rendering him bankrupt.

The recovery follows an in-depth investigation by the ACC, which exposed extensive financial misconduct within the banking sector. Mansaray was found to have exploited his position of trust for personal enrichment, misappropriating funds through embezzlement and other illicit schemes.

This significant recovery underscores the ACC’s commitment to upholding integrity within Sierra Leone’s financial institutions and public offices. According to the ACC, the retrieved funds will be channeled into public services and development projects, offsetting some damage caused by corruption.

The case forms part of the ACC’s broader strategy to combat corruption at all levels of society. By holding both public and private sector individuals accountable for corrupt practices, the ACC aims to foster a culture of transparency and accountability across Sierra Leone.

Parallel Case in Ghana

The efforts of Sierra Leone’s ACC echo a similar case in Ghana reported by Nkonkonsa.com. Just over a year ago, an investigation by Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) led to the retrieval of substantial sums of cash from the residence of the former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah.

Officers discovered $590,000 and GH¢2.73 million in bundles of cash at her home in Abelemkpe, Accra. The money was seized on suspicion of being tainted property, and the OSP subsequently froze Ms. Dapaah’s bank accounts at Prudential Bank and Societe Generale.

These cases highlight the growing resolve across African nations to tackle corruption and recover misappropriated resources, ensuring they are redirected toward national development and public welfare.

Source:NKONKONSA.com