MACAO SEEKS TO ERADICATE FINANCIAL CRIMES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS

Reducing Public Funds Fraud: A Success Story

The 2021 Annual Report of Macao’s Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has revealed a significant decrease in cases involving fraud over public funds, indicating the effectiveness of the anti-corruption force’s efforts to crack down on such crimes.

Key Statistics:

• Complaints received: 712
• Election-related complaints: 179
• Investigations conducted: 13,089
• Investigation files opened: 28 (4 major cases, 2 minor infringement cases)

Combating Corruption within the Public Sector

The CCAC has been actively working to combat corruption within the public sector, detecting multiple cases involving occupational crimes and disciplinary offenses committed by public servants as well as bribery in the private sector.

• Notable case: The commission successfully hunted down a former leader of the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau who had been living in China’s mainland for a long time.
• Recommendations: The CCAC suggests that relevant departments or administrative bodies strengthen communication with residents to prevent financial crimes against individuals.

Enhancing Transparency and Efficiency

The CCAC has continued to optimize its complaint management mechanism, introducing an online system allowing complainants to track the progress of their cases. The commission emphasizes the importance of public confidence in its work and urges citizens to report any suspected corruption or financial crimes.

Features of the Online System:

• Complaint tracking: Complainants can now track the progress of their cases through a dedicated online platform.
• Improved transparency: The online system provides real-time updates on investigation status, helping to build trust between the public and the CCAC.