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AfDB Investigates Fraud Allegations Against Chinese Construction Firm in Cameroon…

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The African Development Bank announced that an investigation found fraudulent practices committed by China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corporation Ltd (CR20 Ltd) during the first phase of the AfDB’s Cameroon Transport Sector Support Programme. CR20 Ltd, a construction company registered in China, was implicated in the fraud. The AfDB did not provide further details regarding the nature of the fraudulent practice or the specific contract involved.

From channelafrica.co.za

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The company faces a 13-month conditional debarment from all AfDB-financed activities. To regain eligibility to participate in future Bank-funded projects, CR20 Ltd must successfully complete an integrity compliance programme consistent with AfDB guidelines.

From channelafrica.co.za

Who's involved

  • African Development BankMultilateral bank that funds the transport sector program in Cameroon.
  • CameroonCountry whose road network was intended to be expanded and modernized through the AfDB program.

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