DCEC on high alert

DCEC Director General, Brigadier Joseph Mathambo
DCEC Director General, Brigadier Joseph Mathambo

The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) says it is on high alert as normal procurement has since changed during the fight against the novel coronavirus and that the directorate has already received reports. This follows concerns from some opposition leaders and Batswana in general.

“The DCEC is aware of corruption risks and opportunities posed by the ongoing lockdown and State of Emergency hence we are alert and have dispersed intelligence and anti-corruption personnel to detect and aid in preventing the impending corruption threats anticipated,” DCEC public relations officer, Lentswe Motshoganetsi said.

He added that they have since registered some reports relating to procurement and abuse of office. He, however, would not divulge details, safe to say they would be investigating. 

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