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Anti-Corruption Efforts in Macao: CCAC Report 2022
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The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) of Macao has released a report detailing their anti-corruption efforts and case summaries from 2022. The following are some key points extracted from the report.
Voluntary Surrender
In 2022, the CCAC witnessed a significant milestone with the voluntary surrender of a suspect for the first time. This may be attributed to Macao’s probity culture and the CCAC’s effectiveness in combating corruption and raising awareness.
Key Statistics
- Number of voluntary surrenders: 1
- Attribution to Macao’s probity culture and CCAC’s efforts: high probability
Criminal Reports and Cases Filed for Investigation
Among the complaints or reports received by the CCAC in 2022, 103 were placed on file for investigation. The cases included:
Sector-Wise Breakdown
- Public sector: 63 cases
- Private sector: 29 cases
- Mutual assistance: 11 cases
Summaries of Some Cases
The following are summaries of some notable cases investigated by the CCAC in 2022.
Case I: Former Leader of Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau
A former leader of the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau was suspected of passive corruption and money laundering. Investigation showed that he allegedly received huge sums of money and immovable properties from businesspersons through his relatives and friends. He abused his power by changing street alignment plans, issuing construction works licenses, and granting approval for adjustments to the content of works with special burdens.
Case II: Nurse from Health Bureau
A nurse from the Health Bureau was suspected of abusing her power and invading personal privacy by logging into a medical information system to access a colleague’s records.