In keeping up with the current COVID-19 situation in the country, the Anti-Corruption Commission would like to kindly request the general public to refrain from visiting the ACC premise to lodge corruption complaints or follow up on complaints in person.
To ensure the safety of the public officials in light of the COVID-19 situation, the Anti-Corruption Commission would like to notify the Asset Declaration Administrators(ADAs) and the covered persons (declarants) that services related to Asset Declaration would be continued through remote working/working from home.
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) observed the 16th Foundation Day on 31 December, 2021. Prior to the Foundation Day, Annual Rimdro and Quarterly Staff Meeting was convened on 29 and 30 December, 2021, respectively.
The Anti-Corruption Commission led by the Chairperson and Commissioners conducted a “Media Conference” on 06 January, 2022 with the representatives from the media firms. During the Conference, Annual Report 2020-2021 was presented, followed by Question-Answer session.
With the activation of work from home protocol, the Anti-Corruption Commission hereby informs the general public that following contact points have been identified to provide any assistance:
1. Contact Ugyen Penjor at 17664356.
2. Contact Tashi Phuntsho / Kezang at 17123412/17123413 to report corruption.
Transparency International (TI) released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2021 on 25 January 2022. The CPI ranked 180 countries and territories by the perceived levels of public sector corruption.
In the 2021 CPI, Bhutan is ranked 25th least corrupt country with a score of 68. While the rank dropped from last year’s 24th, the score of 68 remains the same.