FREETOWN — The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has renewed its nationwide appeal for Sierra Leoneans to report all suspected acts of corruption, saying citizen action is critical to promote accountability, transparency and integrity.
The Commission, which is mandated under the Anti-Corruption Act 2008 as amended in 2019 to prevent, investigate, prosecute and educate the public on corruption, says no report is too small.
According to the ACC, reports can be made anonymously, in any local language, and with full assurance of confidentiality and witness protection.
The Commission warns that making false or malicious reports is itself an offence under the Act.
How To Report Corruption
You can report 24 hours through:
📞 Hotlines (All Networks):
– 8515 – Toll-Free
– +232 77 985 985
– +232 77 986 986
🌐 Online:
Website: www.anticorruption.gov.sl
Email: info@anticorruption.gov.sl
The ACC also operates a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) for World Bank-supported projects like the Productive Social Safety Nets and Youth Employment (PSSNYE) project, where reports can be made from 8:30am to 5:00pm on weekdays.
Visit Any ACC Office Nationwide
Headquarters – Freetown: Integrity House, Tower Hill, Freetown.
Southern Region – Bo: 10 Bo-Pujehun Road, Bo
Northern Region – Makeni: Mena Hill Reservation, Makeni
Eastern Region – Kenema: Reservation Road, Off Maxwell Khobe Street, Kenema
Kono Region – Koidu: 18 Sanssie Street, Koidu
North-West Region – Port Loko: 13 Sheriffa Street, Port Loko
The ACC says it continues its nationwide outreach in schools, universities, MDAs and communities, urging Sierra Leoneans to live by its 3-R principles: Resist, Reject and Report Corruption.
Officials remind the public that corruption offences upon conviction attract a fine of not less than NLe 50,000 (New Leones) or a minimum of five years imprisonment, or both, under Section 128(3) of the amended Act.
“The ACC does not work in isolation. Your voice matters. Your information counts,” the Commission said.
