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ACC seeks wealth statements from three prison officials

The Anti-Corruption Commission approved separate orders on 1 October requiring three prison officials to submit statements of assets and liabilities.

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The Anti-Corruption Commission approved separate orders on 1 October requiring three prison officials to submit statements of assets and liabilities.

BSS, The Financial Express and Voice7 report the ACC announcement. The inquiry concerns assets allegedly inconsistent with known income. Requiring a wealth statement is an investigative step and does not establish criminal guilt.

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