The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has indicted 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 what officials describe as a great move in the country’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
In a statement issued on Thursday from Integrity House, the ACC said Abu, who resides at No. 30 Peninsula Road, Ogoo Farm, Western Area, faces charges under Section 27(1)(b) of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 12 of 2008, as amended in 2019.
Investigations revealed that between March 2019 and June 2025, the former NRA official amassed assets vastly exceeding his official earnings. With an annual net salary of Le 152,790, Abu allegedly acquired high-value properties and vehicles including:
A registered business: UK Trading Mini Mart SL Ltd, with outlets in Freetown, Jui, and Bo.
Ten town lots of land in Gloucester Village, purchased for a combined Le 505,000.
Multiple properties, including three multi-storey buildings located in prime areas of the Western Area.
Two vehicles: a Nissan (Reg. No. APW 606) and a white Hyundai Jeep (Reg. No. UMU 023) purchased for Le 60,000 and Le 300,000, respectively.
The ACC asserts that Abu has failed to provide any lawful explanation for the acquisition of these assets.
“Mr. Kamara remains at large. The Commission will therefore apply for his trial in absentia, in accordance with Section 89(7)(a) of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act No. 9 of 2019,” the statement added.
The ACC has urged the public to remain vigilant and reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating corruption and safeguarding public resources.
