Integrity Commission says 14 members of parliament among 70 people referred for investigation into allegations of illicit enrichment

The Integrity Commission has indicated that 14 members of parliament are among 70 people referred for further investigation into allegations of illicit enrichment during the period April 2018 to March 2026.

In its annual report tabled in the Lower House yesterday, the Commission outlined that for the reporting period, it examined statutory declarations for over 22,600 parliamentarians and public officials.

Of that amount, over 5,300 were certified.

The Commission said 25 public officials were referred for prosecution due to failure to provide information.

Of the 70 referred for investigation into potential illicit enrichment / false information, one is a senator, 8 are councillors, one is a permanent secretary, 8 are heads of entities, and, 38 are other public officials.

As it regards the outcomes, the Commission said on the matter of potential illicit enrichment / false information, 18 cases were closed after investigation.

5 cases had a ruling to charge / prosecute, while one had a ruling to not charge / prosecute.

Of the 5 cases with a ruling to charge, one involves a member of parliament while 2 involve councillors.