MOGADISHU, Somalia – A bombshell report from the Auditor General shows that Somalia might have bled over $21 million in the past five years, with evidence pointing out these funds bypassed Treasury accounts between March 2018 and April 2023.
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This disclosure, aiming to uncover vast corruption in the government, will provide President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration with the drive needed to hold accountable those perpetuating governmental impunity.
The Auditor General’s office notes that the federal government has initiated several steps to tackle graft, leading to charges against 22 officers and convictions for 11 of them.
Those detained include 15 officers from the Immigration Department and National Administration agency (responsible for person registration), three nestled in the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank, and others within the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
“We have taken resolute action to hold accountable those betraying public trust,” the Attorney General’s office said.
According to officials, these probes kicked off in March 2018 and wrapped up in April 2023, clearing the path for arrests and prosecutions of the involved officers. Dubious financial dealings prompted these investigations.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has launched a zero-tolerance anti-corruption stance, empowering public courts to try accused individuals. The government is fervently working to restore integrity and order to public institutions nationwide, added officials.
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