Anti-Corruption Commission (KAK) said it investigated 10 corruption cases involving public service employees and leaders during 2015.
President Aderito Tilman said in its 6 years of existence, KAK had investigated several employees involved in corruption, including a number who been imprisoned.
However, he said KAK faced many problems during its investigations as there are still no anti-corruption laws in place and the implementation of witness protection laws remains weak Many witnesses therefore feel insecure about testifying about what they know.
“They know that it (corruption) happens in their office, but they are afraid to say that,” he said.
This makes it difficult for KAK to investigate cases quickly as they must find evidence themselves.
MP Albina Marçal said KAK’s efforts to investigate public service employees and leaders involved in corruption were appreciated.
“We appreciate it and hope that they can work more properly,” she said.
She also urged all entities to work with KAK to fight against corruption.
Meanwhile, resident Marcia da Costa said corruption continued to impact on vulnerable people living in poverty and experiencing hardship.
“We see people continuing to suffer and live in poverty and it is getting worse across the country,” she said.
