ACC to Refer Four Addu Equatorial Hospital Employees to Prosecutor General Over Procurement Irregularities

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to refer the case against four employees of Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) to the Office of the Prosecutor General (PG), as they are accused of causing significant financial loss to the state by purchasing common consumables at prices higher than market rates. The ACC stated that charges have been decided against one employee from AEH’s Procurement Department and three employees who participated in the bid committee meeting responsible for procuring the items. The charges include abuse of official position and misconduct resulting in loss of potential benefit to the state. The Auditor General's Office has highlighted that millions have been lost due to the purchase of items at separate unit prices without receiving bulk discounts, and irregular bid evaluation procedures.