ACC cases mostly procurement-related in first half of 2025

The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) reports that procurement issues accounted for the majority of cases filed in the first half of the year. 

The ACC released statistics today for the first two quarters of the year. However, they did not disclose data concerning cases investigated within this timeframe. 

As per the shared data, the majority of cases registered at the ACC in the first two quarters are procurement-related, with 43 recorded in the first quarter, and 30 in the second. 

The second highest prevalence concerns use of state resources and funds. 16 such cases were lodged in the first quarter, with another 14 lodged in the second. 

The first quarter also saw the registration of 9 cases concerning lease of property and goods. The second quarter records 13 such cases. 

Job-related 9 cases were registered in Quarter 1, and another 8 in Quarter 2. 

In both quarters, the highest number of cases were reported from across the atolls, recorded at 53.8 percent of total cases in the first quarter, and 63.1 percent in the second.