In an unprecedented move, one of the country’s leading mobile company, Orange Sierra Leone, has uncovered major fraudulent activity within its sales operations, as a result of a recent internal audit, sources close to the institution disclosed to The Times SL.
According to investigation conducted by this medium, the fraud is believed to have been perpetrated by employees, leading to a substantial loss of revenue. The company has expressed concern over this breach of trust, stressing that these actions contradict the company’s core values, especially that of a zero-tolerance policy against fraud and corruption in all forms.
Responding to these findings, Orange’s Public Relations Officer, Alfie Barrie, explained that “Our focus remains on ensuring a thorough investigation into this matter. The individuals responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions”.
Mr. Barrie underscores the strength of Orange Sierra Leone’s internal controls and anti-fraud measures: “This incident underscores the effectiveness of our robust internal controls and anti-fraud systems. Our commitment to ethical values and our zero-tolerance approach to fraud and corruption, guide all of our actions.”
The company has already implemented measures to secure its operations and prevent any further unauthorized activities.
“This situation only reinforces our determination to uphold the highest standards of integrity,” Mr. Barrie furthered, adding: “Our ethical values remain at the core of everything we do. We are confident that our proactive anti-fraud measures will continue to protect the interests of all our stakeholders moving forward.”
Orange Sierra Leone reassured its stakeholders of its steadfastness in its commitment to ethical conduct and corporate governance, and is therefore, taking this matter extremely seriously.