Freetown, Sierra Leone – May 16, 2025 — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has indicted four senior officials of the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (NSRPA) on a staggering 97 counts of corruption-related offences, involving over Le926 million in public funds.
Those indicted include John Jabati, Executive Secretary; Philip Johnson, Accountant; Anwar Michael Seisay, Procurement Officer; and Tejan Kargbo, Assistant Finance Officer. The charges stem from alleged unauthorized withdrawals and mismanagement of funds between January 2023 and July 2024.
ACC Public Relations confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. “The Commission has filed an indictment against these individuals for serious breaches of public trust and misuse of state resources,” the statement read.
According to the ACC, John Jabati faces 66 charges, including 18 counts of misappropriation of public revenue, 46 counts of failure to comply with public finance procedures, and two counts of conspiracy to commit a corruption offence.
Philip Johnson is charged with all 97 counts — 48 counts of misappropriation, 46 counts of procedural failures, and three counts of conspiracy.
Anwar Michael Seisay faces 90 charges, comprising 40 counts of misappropriation, 47 counts of failure to follow financial procedures, and three counts of conspiracy.
Tejan Kargbo, meanwhile, is charged with 10 counts, including seven for misappropriation and three for conspiracy.
“The evidence shows that funds were withdrawn without proper documentation, and financial procedures were blatantly ignored,” the Commission stated. “The accused colluded and conspired to facilitate and conceal fraudulent transactions.”
The Commission also announced that both Seisay and Kargbo are currently on the run and have been declared wanted. “If they fail to appear in court, they will be tried in absentia,” the ACC added.
Reaffirming its stance, the Commission emphasized, “We remain firm in our commitment to ensure that those who abuse public office are held accountable. Corruption will not be tolerated.”
The case underscores the ACC’s continued efforts to uphold transparency and accountability in Sierra Leone’s public institutions.
