About

Background

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.

Vision & Mission

Mission

To fight corruption and money laundering through prevention, education, investigation and prosecution with the involvement of the community.

Vision

Be a law enforcement agency of excellence in combating corruption and money laundering without fear or favour.

Core Values

01

Integrity

Steadfast adherence to ethical aand morals principles (trustworthy, loyalty) as the organisation’s mandate is to prevent and fight a scourge caused by unethical conduct.

02

Impartiality

Dealing fairly, equitably and being objectives, serving all equally irrespective of political affiliation, social standing, economic background and religion or gender.

03

Professionalism

Application skill, good judgement and polite behavior for efficient and effective service delivery.

04

Accountability

Responsible, answerable and liable in utilizing the resources and the execution of functions.

05

Transparency

Operate openly, fairly, objectively and honestly without prejudice to DCEO’s operations.

06

Confidentiality

Upholding of secrecy and protections of any relevant information obtained in the execution of duties.

Divisions

Finance & Administration

Public Education and Corruption Prevention

Investigation

Intelligence and Report Centre

Asset Recovery Unit

Prosecution

Central Registry for Integrity and Declared Assets

DCEO DIRECTOR-GENERALS

ADVOCATE BOROTHO MATSOSO

1 APRIL 2003 – 2 APRIL 2008

ADVOCATE LESHELE THOAHLANE

FEBRUARY 2009 - FEBRUARY 2014

ADVOCATE BOROTHO MATSOSO

12 JUNE 2014 - 1JUNE 2019

ADVOCATE MAHLOMOLA MANYOKOLE

8 JULY 2019 - 1 FEBRUARY 2023

ADVOCATE MOTLALEKHOTSO MOLELLE 

1 FEBRUARY 2023-13 FEBRUARY 2025 

ADVOCATE BRIGADIER GENERAL MANTSO SELLO

14 FEBRUARY 2025 - TO DATE
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