The Office Central de Lutte contre l'Enrichissement Illicite (OCLEI) in Mali has submitted its annual reports for 2021 and 2024 to President Assimi Goïta, providing an overview of its activities in preventing and investigating illicit enrichment. The reports, presented by OCLEI President Modibo Sacko, cover the examination of asset declarations, investigations, and prevention efforts. In 2021, the OCLEI reviewed 968 asset declarations from the Supreme Court and identified 12 cases for further action.
In 2024, the OCLEI examined 48 cases, with 22 leading to in-depth investigations and 13 being transmitted to the judiciary. The transmission of these cases does not imply guilt or conviction but rather indicates that sufficient evidence has been gathered for judicial authorities to take over. The OCLEI also conducted 21 prevention activities, reaching 2,025 individuals, including 761 women, and received 168 calls and 34 citizen denunciations through its hotline.
The OCLEI's efforts in 2021 included sensitizing over 1,400 people and conducting a study on methods of illicit enrichment in the public administration. The office also reported that 25.49% of recommendations made between 2017 and 2023 had been fully implemented. However, challenges persist, including limited access to land documents, a lack of equipment, and the absence of a dedicated office space.
President Assimi Goïta acknowledged the OCLEI's efforts and emphasized the need for accelerated digitization of administrative procedures, modernization of control tools, and the establishment of a national system to measure illicit enrichment. He also noted the creation of a specialized national pole for land affairs. The OCLEI's reports provide valuable insights into its activities, but the follow-up on judicial cases and implementation of recommendations now rests with relevant institutions.
The OCLEI's prevention efforts in 2024 reached a significant number of people, with 2,025 individuals participating in activities, including 761 women. The office's hotline received 168 calls, and 34 citizen denunciations were collected. These efforts demonstrate the OCLEI's commitment to engaging with the public and encouraging reporting of suspicious activities.
Modibo Sacko, President of the OCLEI, highlighted the challenges faced by the office, including limited resources and infrastructure. He emphasized the need for enhanced support to effectively combat illicit enrichment. The OCLEI's reports serve as a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Mali's public administration.
The submission of the OCLEI's reports marks an important step in Mali's efforts to address illicit enrichment and promote good governance. The OCLEI's work will continue to be crucial in identifying and investigating cases of illicit enrichment, and its reports will provide valuable insights into the country's progress in this area.
Key points
- The OCLEI examined 48 cases in 2024, with 13 being transmitted to the judiciary.
- The OCLEI reported that 25.49% of recommendations made between 2017 and 2023 had been fully implemented.
- President Assimi Goïta emphasized the need for accelerated digitization of administrative procedures and modernization of control tools.
