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How to Report Corruption to Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau

updated on : Thursday, 1 Oct, 2026 · 2 min read · from 4 official sources

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  • You can report corruption directly at the ACB office in Lilongwe or through mobile clinics and report centre officers that visit districts4
  • The ACB runs Anti-Corruption Clinics in various districts where you can lodge complaints with report centre officers present4
  • No reward is given for reporting corruption; reporting should be motivated by patriotism and desire for change, not personal gain1
  • The ACB investigates all reports and takes action on cases that would otherwise not have been reported2

You can report corruption to Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau through several methods. You can visit the main office in Lilongwe, report through mobile clinics that visit districts, or speak with report centre officers when they come to your area. The ACB encourages all citizens to report corruption cases so that investigations can take place and the country improves for everyone.124

Where to report

  • You can report directly at the ACB office in Lilongwe at P.O. Box 24378
  • The ACB conducts Anti-Corruption Clinics in districts, including recent visits to Dowa and Ntcheu Districts, where members of the public can lodge complaints with report centre officers4
  • Mobile Report Centres are available to reach people in villages and communities who cannot easily travel to the main office2

What happens when you report

  • The ACB receives and processes all corruption cases reported to it2
  • Reports from communities help the ACB gather information and act quickly before matters lose importance2
  • The Bureau uses the reports to conduct sensitization programs, trainings, and audits in your area4

Important to know

  • You should report corruption motivated by patriotism and a desire to improve things for everyone, not to gain a personal reward1
  • The ACB does not give rewards for reporting corruption1

Official sources

  1. ACB Newsletter Dec 2020 acbmw.org · PDF
  2. ACB 2017 Newsletter acbmw.org · PDF
  3. ACB UPDATES acbmw.org · PDF
  4. DISPOSAL BIDDING DOCUMENT 2024 acbmw.org

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