By Alvin Lansana Kargbo
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has on August 14, 2025 announced the indictment of Abu Kamara, a former Finance Manager at the Customs Department of the National Revenue Authority (NRA), on nine counts of Possession of Unexplained Wealth in violation of Section 27(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008, as amended in 2019.
According to the ACC, Abu Kamara of No. 30 Peninsula Road, Ogoo Farm, Western Area, earned an annual net salary of Le 152,790 (new Leone) but allegedly accumulated assets far exceeding his lawful income between March 1, 2019 and June 31, 2025.
Investigations revealed that Abu Kamara acquired:
- A registered company, UK Trading Mini Mart SL Ltd, with outlets in Ogoo Farm, Kobba Farm and along the Bo-Kenema Highway in Bo.
- Five town lots at Gloucester Village purchased for Le 180,000.
- Another five town lots at Gloucester Village purchased for Le 325,000.
- A one-storey building and land at Black Johnson, Western Area.
- A four-storey building and land at No. 8 Cemetery Road, Ogoo Farm.
- A three-storey building under construction at Cemetery Road, Ogoo Farm.
- A four-storey building at Babadorie Hills, Western Area.
- A Nissan vehicle (Reg. No. APW 606) purchased for Le 60,000.
- A white Hyundai Jeep (Reg. No. UMU 023) purchased for Le 300,000.
The ACC alleges that Abu Kamara could not provide lawful justification for those acquisitions which are “grossly disproportionate” to his legitimate earnings.
The Commission further disclosed that Abu Kamara is currently at large. In accordance with Section 89(7)(a) of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2019, the ACC intends to apply for his trial in absentia.
In its statement, the Commission reaffirmed its determination to combat corruption and safeguard public resources, urging members of the public to support efforts in promoting transparency and accountability.
