The National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) complained on Wednesday, 15 February 2017, that more than 10 years after the enactment of the Law on Bribery in Commerce and Investment (Law 448-06), the legislation has not yet been used to rigorously pursue investigations, accusations and punishment for those responsible of committing acts of corruption, such as officials as well as individuals.
ANJE presented a written statement to El Nacional newspaper signed by Eugene Rault Grullon, its president. ANJE highlights that despite the law containing strong sanctions for violations of corruption it has not been effective in the processing of criminal corruption.
The Association said that since 2006 there is the perception by the citizens that the penal justice system is weak and there is a lack confidence in the agencies that are part of the Justice Branch in the country, especially regarding transparency in the handling of public funds.
ANJE called for zero tolerance in the cases of corruption, abuse of power or the miss handling of public funds or any other acts which involve the lack of transparency.
16 February 2017
