MACC to charge official who sacked whistleblower

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The anti-graft agency says it will not hesitate to investigate those who take harmful action against whistleblowers. FMTNews MACC

MACC says the charge is the first since the Whistleblower Protection Act came into force in 2010.

In a statement today, MACC said the accused will be charged under Section 10 of the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 .“MACC is deeply concerned about the problems faced by whistleblowers, should they be punished for exposing corruption committed by certain parties,” it said.

 

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