4. Page 4 SPEO Blake reiterated that the Commission was established in 2000 by an Act of Parliament specifically to confront the cancer of corruption that had undermined national development for decades. Delivering a statement on corruption prevention, Prevention Officer, Abibatu Abu - Matia, explained that preventing corruption remains a core strategy of the Commission. She outlined various preventive efforts undertaken by the ACC, including systems and processes reviews in numerous Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), with continuous follow - ups to ensure implementation of anti - corruption recommendations. These interventions, she said, are aimed at closing the loopholes that enable corrupt practices to thrive. Also addressing the students was Investigation Officer, Andrew Komeh, who engaged them with a provocative question: What is integrity? One of the students promptly offered a fitting answer, setting the stage for his reflection on personal ethics. He reminded the students that integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. He cautioned against various forms of corruption that can occur even within the university setting, including examination malpractice, bribery for grades, and misappropriation of Students ’ Union funds. Earlier in the program, Lecturer Abu Kamara, who represented the Head of Department, warmly welcomed the ACC delegation and expressed appreciation for the Commission ’ s continued engagement with institutions of higher learning. He noted that the collaboration between the ACC and the university contributes significantly to the ethical and professional grooming of students in the field of social work. The entire engagement was moderated by Public Education Officer, Patrick Hinga George, who encouraged students to become integrity ambassadors on campus and beyond, by reporting all forms of corruption using the toll free lines of 077985985/077986986/8515. Contd. From Pg. 1 By: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC The donation represents a major step forward in enhancing inter - agency coordination, strengthening digital infrastructure, and empowering the ACC to further combat corruption and organized crime through real - time data sharing. In a brief interview following the ceremony, the ACC ’ s Director of Intelligence and Investigations, Evelyn Kuyateh, expressed appreciation to the EU and INTERPOL, noting that the donation will significantly improve the Commission ’ s technical capacity. “ This support will go a long way in reinforcing our operational systems, especially as it relates to intelligence - led investigations and collaboration with sister law enforcement agencies, ” she said. By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC Contd. From Pg. 3

2. Coordinator of Operations, ACC, Patrick Sandi, at the conference Page 2 The Coordinator of Operations at the Anti - Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone (ACC - SL), Patrick Sandi, on 18th June 2025, delivered a compelling presentation on Sierra Leone ’ s strides in whistleblower protection and reporting mecha- nisms during a session on “ Challenges and Good Practices in the Protection of Reporting Persons, ” held in Board Room M1 at the Vienna International Centre, as part of the 16th Session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), which took place from 16th to 20th June 2025. Mr. Sandi emphasized the critical role whistle blowing plays in combating corruption and other serious crimes such as drug trafficking and money laundering. He noted that Sierra Leone has made steady progress in this area, with legal guarantees firmly enshrined in Sections 81 and 82 of the Anti - Corruption Act, 2008, as amended in 2019. He highlighted that all ACC staff are bound by an Oath of Confidentiality, which mandates them to safeguard the identity of whistleblowers and informants. This measure, he furthered, was essential to sustaining a trusted network of report- ing persons whose safety and anonymity are assured. Speaking further, Mr. Sandi outlined that Sierra Leone currently implements a functional and progressive Whistleblower and Witness Protection Policy. He said this policy clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of both the ACC and whistleblowers in the protection process. He also pointed out the existence of a Whistleblower Reward Scheme, which incentivizes individuals whose reports led to the recovery of public funds. He concluded by revealing that the Commission was at an advanced stage in finalizing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for whistleblower protection and case handling. Mr. Sandi expressed optimism that this SOP will be completed soon and will further strengthen Sierra Leone ’ s anti - corruption framework and reinforcing trust in the country ’ s reporting systems.

3. Page 3 .The Public Education Unit of the Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC), in the Kenema Regional Office, has on Wednesday 18th June 2025, held a robust and interactive engagement with students of the Social Work Department of the Eastern Technical University (ETU), Kabba Hall, Kenema. The awareness session was part of the Commission ’ s sustained efforts to foster integrity and accountability in young people and future leaders of Sierra Leone. While making the keynote presentation, the Regional Director of the Kenema Office, Hawanatu Omotayo Kamara, emphasized the Commission ’ s commitment to cultivating a culture of integrity through education and engagement. She clearly explained to the stu- dents the fundamental difference between corruption - related and non - corruption - related issues, noting that many people often misconstrue grievanc- es and maladministration for corruption. Mrs. Kamara went further to highlight and break down three major corruption offences under the Anti - Corruption Act of 2008 as amended in 2019, including influencing a public officer, bribery, and misappropriation of public/donor funds/property. The Regional Director underscored the relevance of early education and awareness in building a national consciousness that abhors corruption. She encouraged the students to view themselves not merely as learners, but as critical agents in the national fight against corruption. “ You are not too young to make a difference, it starts with knowing what corruption is, avoiding it in all its forms, and helping others to do the same, ” she urged. Speaking on the purpose of the engagement earlier, Senior Public Education Officer (SPEO), Edward N. Blake, stressed that the primary goal was to educate students on the dangers of corruption and the instrumental role young people play in safe- guarding Sierra Leone ’ s future. He provided a historical perspective by linking corruption to the devastating 11 - year civil war, highlighting it as one of the triggers that destabilized the country. A student posing a question to the Eastern Regional Director of the ACC During the question - and - answer session By: Patrick Hinga George, Public Education Officer, ACC Contd. On Pg. 4

1. Contd. Page 4 11 Mobile No: 8515 on all Networks EDITORIAL TEAM EDITOR - IN - CHIEF Al - Hassan Sesay EDITORS Sylvanus Blake Alex A. Bah LAYOUT & GRAPHICS Philippa M Davies EDITORIAL ADVISERS Patrick Sandi Abubakarr Turay Augustine Foday Ngobie 16th – 20th June 2025 ISSUE 3, VOLUME 08 By: Alex A. Bah, Public Relations Assistant, ACC Contd. Pg. 4 The Anti - Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, re- ceived a set of modern IT equipment from the European Union (EU), aimed at strengthening its integration into the West African Police Information System (WAPIS) program and enhancing its capacity for intelligence sharing and digital investigations. The official hand ing over ceremony took place at the Senior Police Officers ’ Mess, Kingtom, Freetown, and was coordinated by INTERPOL Sierra Leone under the leadership of Jenevieve Tity Cowan, Head of INTER- POL and Single Point of Contact for the WAPIS Program in Sierra Leone. ( Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu making his statement at the Presentation Inspector General of Police William Fayia Sellu and Director of Intelligence and Inves- tigations, ACC, Evelyn Kuyateh Group photo at the end of the presentation The ACC received ten (10) HP Mini Desk- tops along with matching accessories, including HP Monitors, Epson Scanners, Eaton 5E UPS Mini Bat- teries, and Extension Power Surge Pro- tectors. The donation is intended to en- hance the Commission ’ s ability to collect, process, and share critical information in line with WAPIS objectives. Speaking at the event, the Inspector Gen- eral of Police, William Fayia Sellu , em- phasized the importance of including the ACC and other key institutions in the ex- pansion of WAPIS to ensure seamless collaboration across Sierra Leo- ne ’ s law enforcement architecture. “ We all manage critical data on people, whether for investigations or travel. That ’ s why we pushed to expand the WAPIS workstations to sister institutions like the ACC and Immi- gration. We don ’ t want a weak link in the chain. It is important that we close the gap in information flow among agencies that are critical to national and regional security, ” he stated. The IG commended the ACC ’ s longstanding commitment to intelligence sharing , stating that the anti - graft agency is “ very good at information sharing. ”