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Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act, 2000

The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 serves as the principal legal framework for the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of corruption and related offences in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Act established the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and vested it with broad powers to combat corruption in both the public and private sectors.

The Act defines and criminalizes a wide array of corrupt practices, including bribery, gratification, abuse of office, fraudulent acquisition of property, and failure to report corruption. It also sets forth procedures for investigation, prosecution, asset forfeiture, and the enforcement of ethical standards across governmental institutions.

This legislation is essential for legal practitioners, public officials, compliance officers, anti-corruption agencies, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders engaged in governance, accountability, and the rule of law.