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The ESP failure reaches the top

Dec 27, 2025 2 mins read

The Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into Economic Stimulus Program loans reveals a troubling pattern, though the ACC concluded there was no corruption. A serious administrative failure was documented. Though ACC found no criminal corruption, it did establish "clear diversion of ESP loan funds", "unverifiable and misleading documents", and "failure to exercise due diligence".

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