Nazaha refers 1,035 individuals to Prosecution in major anti-corruption drive

Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha) has referred 1,035 persons to the Public Prosecution in 2025 on suspicions of corruption-related offences, illicit gains, and violations of financial disclosure requirements.

In a statement, Nazaha said the referrals stem from cases involving suspected corruption crimes, illegal enrichment, submission of inaccurate financial disclosure statements, or failure to file disclosures within legally mandated deadlines.

The authority stressed that these actions are part of its ongoing and intensified efforts to safeguard public funds, reinforce integrity, and entrench transparency across state institutions, reports Al-Qabas daily.

Nazaha clarified that the referrals were made in the course of exercising its legal powers under Law No. 2 of 2016, as amended by Decree-Law No. 69 of 2025, which expanded the authority’s jurisdiction and enforcement mechanisms.

The statement underlined that monitoring financial disclosures remains a central pillar of Nazaha’s mandate, particularly in ensuring that public officials comply fully and accurately with asset declaration obligations.

The authority reaffirmed that any delay, misrepresentation, or concealment in financial disclosure is treated as a serious legal violation, given its direct link to combating illicit enrichment and misuse of public office.

Nazaha concluded by affirming that its actions reflect the state’s broader strategy to build public trust, protect national resources, and uphold the rule of law, calling on all covered persons to adhere strictly to disclosure requirements and ethical standards.