Penal Code amendment to address graft, unjust enrichment: Ihsan
The minister referred to the president's remarks, emphasising that current legal frameworks make proving such charges difficult.
Homeland security minister Ali Ihsan said Thursday that the government's proposed amendment to the Penal Code aims to address issues of corruption and unjust enrichment within public institutions.
President Mohamed Muizzu announced the proposed amendments Thursday, which are designed to facilitate the prosecution of cases involving unjust enrichment by public servants and former officials, including the president, ministers, judges, and members of parliament.
The minister referred to the president's remarks, emphasising that current legal frameworks make proving such charges difficult.
"President Muizzu's amendment will solve the problem of corruption in the state and demonstrates his intention and determination," Ihsan said.
In a post on X, President Muizzu confirmed that the government will submit the Penal Code amendments to parliament next week. The changes will seek to enable the investigation of corruption and unjust enrichment while removing obstacles to effective prosecution.
"The amendment to Article 515 of the Penal Code will simplify the investigation of unjust enrichment involving the president, ministers, members of parliament, judges, as well as public servants and former public servants," the president noted.
