THE African Development Bank Group has debarred a Togolese company and its general manager for 18 months following fraudulent practices in a Mali water supply project tender.
The Bank said Yessan Sarlu, a company registered in Togo, and its general manager, Ayitévi Yao Mawulolo Amadote, committed fraudulent practices during bidding for water distribution kits under the Projet d’alimentation en eau potable de la ville de Bamako, according to an investigation by the bank’s Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption.
The project involves the construction of water pumping and distribution facilities near Bamako, Mali’s capital.
During the debarment period, Yessan Sarlu, Amadote and entities under their control cannot participate in any African Development Bank Group-financed activities.
To resume participation after the 18-month ban expires, the company and Amadote must provide evidence they have completed an integrity compliance program meeting the bank’s guidelines and business integrity training.
The Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption investigates allegations of corruption, fraud and other sanctionable practices in bank-financed operations. Bank staff and the public can report such practices through the office’s secured channels.
