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People are still reluctant to make formal statements to support their complaints against public servants covered by the Integrity Commission Act.

Secretary to the commission, Harinarine Singh, told Stabroek News that though he received complaints over the phone, the callers are unwilling to come in and make formal statements.

He said even though they are assured that the information provided would be treated confidentially, they still refuse to come forward. Singh said statements are needed in the event that the commission has to make a case against the officer.

Asked whether, given all the allegations of corruption being made against police officers, any complaints have been made to the commission, Singh explained that the commission shares the responsibility with a number of other organisations that would refer allegations of corruption such as bribery but the commission has not yet received any referrals.