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ACC finds no criminal intent in ESP loans, orders recovery and sanctions for lapses

Dec 23, 2025 5 mins read
ACC finds no criminal intent in ESP loans, orders recovery and sanctions for lapses

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded its investigation into allegations surrounding the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), finding no grounds for criminal prosecution in the approval or disbursement of ESP loans in four medium-scale projects.

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