The core mandate under section 6 (e) is to prosecute any offence committed under the Prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act 5 of 1999.
The primary function of this division is to educate, enlist and foster public support in the fight against corruption.
The investigation division is the division established in line with the laws governing the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences “the Directorate”.
This unit aims to ensure that crime does not pay by removing the benefits derived from criminal activity.
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The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences (DCEO) was established in terms of Section 3 of the prevention of Corruption and Economic Offences Act No. 5 of 1999 as amended by Act No. 8 of 2006. The Core business of the Directorate is to prevent and fight corruption and economic crime in both the public sector and the private sector. Section 11 of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act No. 4 of 2008 as amended, establishes the DCEO as the Anti-Money Laundering Authority thus mandating the DCEO to prevent, investigate and prosecute money laundering and terrorist financing offences and any other matters relating to money laundering and proceeds of crime.
Informers are protected under section 50 of the PCEO Act as Amended by section 27 of the 2006 Amendment Act.
Reporters are advised to lodge valid complaints. A report should have a What, Where, When, Who, How and Amount of money involved.
One can report by Walk-in to DCEO offices, Telephonically at (+266) 22 219200 or Through a letter (in Sesotho or English)
The Core business of the Directorate is to prevent and fight corruption and economic crime in both the public sector and the private sector.
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