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Anti-corruption body responds to around 1,100 tips, reports in 2014

By JT - Oct 09,2015 - Last updated at Oct 09,2015

Senate President Abdur-Ra’uf S. Rawabdeh (left) receives a copy of the Anti-Corruption Commission’s annual report for 2014 from the body’s president, Abed Kharabsheh, on Thursday (Petra photo)

AMMAN — Senate President Abdur-Ra’uf S. Rawabdeh on Thursday received a copy of the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) annual report for 2014 from ACC President Abed Kharabsheh. 

At his meeting with the ACC president, Rawabdeh lauded the commission’s efforts, stressing the Senate’s support for the ACC. 

The ACC’s 2014 report shows that the commission responded to 1,155 complaints and pieces of news in 2014, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

The body’s information and investigation department dealt with 151 cases, of which 17 cases were referred to the prosecutor general. 

In cooperation with concerned parties, the ACC managed to retrieve around JD17 million. It also retrieved 65 dunums of land valued at JD825,000 in the Aqaba Economic Zone Authority.  

The report noted that courts looked into with 56 cases, including some from previous years, resulting in 79 verdicts, Petra said.  

The report also highlighted an immunity regulation under which those who file complaints, witnesses, investigators and experts in corruption cases are protected. 

The ACC was established by a Royal Decree to strengthen confidence in state institutions and provide justice to all citizens. 

 

The commission also aims at promoting equal opportunities and fairness in the distribution of development gains through a national strategy to combat corruption and boost institutional capacity to prevent, detect and investigate all issues associated with it, according to its website.

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