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ANTAI Sanctions Eight Officials for Nepotism and Ethical Violations

Panama's transparency authority (ANTAI) sanctioned eight public officials for ethics violations, including nepotism and private work during office hours. Details inside.


ANTAI Sanctions Eight Officials for Nepotism and Ethical Violations

The National Authority for Transparency and Access to Information (ANTAI) sanctioned eight public servants from different institutions after confirming violations of the Public Servant's Code of Ethics.

At the Agricultural Development Bank, two officials were sanctioned for nepotism practices, one with a recommendation for immediate dismissal due to a direct relationship with the general manager.

The National Decentralization Authority was also investigated, where a regional director was sanctioned for working alongside a first-degree relative.

In the General Directorate of Revenues, a female official was sanctioned for engaging in private litigation activities during her working hours without the corresponding authorization.

Additionally, four officials from the University of Panama were sanctioned for proven acts of nepotism during the investigation.

ANTAI reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring ethics, transparency, and compliance with the rules governing the conduct of public servants.