Course planned for next year to address shortage of corruption investigators

The Maldives National Anti-Corruption Academy (MNACA) has announced plans to introduce an MQA-accredited diploma program next year to address the shortage of qualified investigators capable of handling corruption cases in the Maldives.

MNACA Director General Ibrahim Thoyyib identified the lack of technically skilled and professionally trained investigators in the country as the main challenge to conducting effective corruption investigations.

Thoyyib described the planned diploma program as an important foundation for developing a new generation of investigators equipped with modern skills that meet international standards.

The curriculum will be designed in line with international investigative standards, focusing on establishing ethical principles and integrity in investigative work, alongside training in effective case management techniques.

The program will also strengthen skills in gathering legal evidence, maintaining the security of the chain of custody, conducting digital forensics, and analyzing financial transactions and documentation through forensic methods.

In addition, the course will familiarize students with government financial systems and procurement regulations. It will cover modern technical skills for identifying embezzlement and undue advantage, conducting interviews and recording statements, as well as collecting and analyzing intelligence information.

While the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has also highlighted the shortage of specialized investigators, public concerns over prolonged delays in resolving cases submitted to the commission remain a persistent issue.