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Introduction
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was established on 16th October 2008 with the responsibilities of investigating corruption offences, promoting integrity and creating public awareness in all the sectors of the government

The Commission came into being powered by the Anti-Corruption Commission Act (ACCA) 13/2008’ which was enacted on 24th September 2008. However, the first act of legislation which criminalized corruption offences was the Prevention and Prohibition of Corruption Act 2/2000. This Act has been nullified On 6th of May 2021 and offences in the Act has been incorporated in the Penal Code of Maldives. (Act no:9/2012)

Anti-Corruption Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the president of Maldives of the Peoples Majlis (Parliament). The president and vice president of the Commission is selected by members of the Commission. Term of members is five years with the possibility of renewal for another term. The Commission is accountable to the Parliament and President, through submission of annual reports, and annual audited financial statements.

Members of the Commission
1.      President of the commission, Adam Shamil

2.      Vice President of the commission, Abdul Salaam

3.      Member of the commission, Thaha Mohamed

4.      Member of the commission, Shiyama Mohamed

5.      Member of the commission, Shazna hashim

Vision
An integrous society free from corruption.

Mission

 * 1) To take impartial legal action against all perpetrators of corruption
 * 2) To ensure an administrative system that is free from corruption risks
 * 3) To protect rights of citizens infringed due to corruption
 * 4) To collaborate in corruption prevention  efforts
 * 5) To foster integrity in society

History
An official effort to combat corruption in Maldives resulted in the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Board on 21st April 1991 with 6 employees.

The board was mandated with investigating claims of misuse of state funds, collecting bribes, abuse of function to receive or provide and undue advantage and using any other illegal practice to gain an undue benefit. Anti-Corruption Board received an official mandate on 23 March 1991 due to passage of an amendment to act of parliament no. 3/68 (Official actions). Initial work of the Anti-Corruption Board was carried out in an office located on the west side of the President’s Office. The board was later relocated to Huravee building.

Mr. Hassan Didi was appointed as the first Commissioner on 21st April 1991. He was replaced by Mr Abdulla Farooq Hassan on the 16th of November 1993 who stayed on as Commissioner till 16th of October 2008.1 [i] PREVENTION AND PROHIBITION OF CORRUPTION ACT 2000 (Act. No. 2/2000) https://www.mvlaw.gov.mv/pdf/translation/Corruption.pdf

[ii]Signature and Ratification Status

https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/corruption/ratification-status.html

[iii] https://acc.gov.mv/en/about/history