The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) wishes to inform the public that it has taken over from the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) investigation concerning alleged Revenue Diversion at the National Revenue Authority (NRA).

The Commission takes note of the Press Release from the NRA dated 20th June 2025 signed by its Commissioner General, which states that the alleged fraudulent scheme involves “the collusion of certain staff with external actors - reportedly including commercial bank tellers and unpatriotic citizens - in a deliberate attempt to divert government revenue.”

The Commission hereby advises all Persons of Interest in this matter, including those who have left the jurisdiction of Sierra Leone, to report immediately to the Commission’s Integrity House, Tower Hill in Freetown.

Particularly, the Commission advises the National Revenue Authority, Commercial Banks, Tax Payers, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies, etc. to cooperate fully and speedily when required to do so as delays may lead to IMMEDIATE ARRESTS and DETENTION without further notice.

The Commission sternly warns against any interference with the investigation, and any such interference may be tantamount to Obstructing the Work of the Commission, which is an offence under the Anti-Corruption Act of 2008 as amended in 2019, and which carries severe penalties.

In light of the foregoing, the Commission wishes to reassure all Sierra Leoneans of its continued and consistent determination to ensure the protection of Public Funds and Public Revenue. 

For further enquiries on this and other ACC matters, please contact ALEX A. BAH, Public Relations Assistant on +23278-004714 or via email info@anticorruption.gov.sl.

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ABUBAKARR TURAY

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH