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The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has announced the discovery of a serious scheme involving collusion between certain staff members and external actors, including commercial bank tellers and unpatriotic citizens, aimed at diverting government revenue.
In a public notice released today, the NRA emphasized the gravity of the situation and confirmed that a full-scale internal investigation has been initiated by the Commissioner-General (CG).
The CG has also submitted a formal report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Sierra Leone Police, with several individuals already assisting in the ongoing investigations. The NRA stated that all commercial banks have been notified and are cooperating with the inquiry.
The NRA declared, “No stone will be left unturned.” The authority is determined to identify and hold accountable all individuals involved in this breach of public trust, whether they are internal or external actors.
In addition to the investigations, the NRA is conducting a comprehensive review of its internal systems and processes to implement necessary reforms aimed at safeguarding government revenue.
As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the NRA reminded taxpayers that all cash payments to the authority must not exceed Fifty Thousand Leones (NLe 50,000.00). Payments exceeding this amount must be made via crossed cheque or through official electronic payment channels to the designated Government Revenue Account.
The NRA strictly warned that non-compliance with these directives could lead to strict sanctions, including the suspension of clearance privileges and potential legal action.
The NRA reassured the public of its dedication to assessing, collecting, and accounting for government revenues. Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the NRA through its official channels.
