Investigations
How to Report
If You Are Confronted With Any Attempt To Corrupt You, the ACB advises you to take the following action:
(i) Ascertain the identity and address of the person offering the bribes.
(ii) Identify the reason for which the bribe is being offered.
(iii) Do not accept the bribe or indicate definite acceptance of the bribe at this stage.
(iv) If it is possible to do so without creating suspicion, arrange for a witness to be present during the incident.
(v) As soon as possible after the person has gone, make a written record of what took place, with particular reference to the conversation in direct speech, as far as it may be recalled. Include the date and time during which the incident took place, sign the record, and enter the date and time when it was written.
(vi) Get in touch with an officer of the ACB as soon as possible and in any case within twenty-four (24) hours of the event.
(vii) Cooperate with the ACC Officer in the next stages of investigations of the incident.
What to report
i. Suspected or actual cases of corruption in form of bribes, be it in cash or in kind, either asked, promised or given.
ii. Suspected or actual cases of abuse of authority of office either for personal gain or for the gain of other people.
iii. Suspected or actual cases of disregard of Tender Procedures, fraud, embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds.
Means of reporting
You can call the ACB as soon as you can on the following Toll Free numbers:
Toll Free No. 113
Please note that you are free to report anonymously i.e. without disclosing your identity. Make sure to include as much detail as possible to assist the Bureau in following up on your matter or concern.
Depending on your location and facilities available to you, you may wish to report to the Commission using the following methods:
By Telephone;
By Fax;
In person i.e. personally visiting the ACB Offices
By Email;
By Letter;
Online; Click here to Report Online
Once you have made a report, the ACB will investigate your matter and give you feedback on the outcome of your complaint within a reasonable period of time
Details of our contact addresses can be found on this website on our Contacts page
