Act 2022
Loi n° 9-2022 du 11 mars 2022 portant prévention et lutte contre la corruption et les infractions assimilées (Law No. 9-2022 on the prevention of and fight against corruption and related offences)
Plain-English summary
Assigns national anti-corruption policy to the HALC (Art. 6), requires banks and financial institutions to report relevant facts to it (Art. 119) and sets criminal penalties for bribery, embezzlement, illicit enrichment and money laundering. Arts. 91-112 protect whistleblowers, witnesses and experts, including a ban on dismissal for reporting (Art. 107).
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption Fraud Risk
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblower protection and anti-retaliation | Ongoing | — | source | |
Art. 91 guarantees safety for whistleblowers, witnesses and experts; Art. 107 bars exclusion from recruitment and the sanction or dismissal of employees for reporting offences; Art. 96 sets 5 to 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of 3,000,000 FCFA for retaliation. Art. 119 also requires heads of credit and financial institutions to report relevant facts to the HALC. |
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