Auditor General Edward Akol reportedly interdicts about 20 auditors over alleged corruption and extortion

ChimpReports, citing unnamed sources, reported that Auditor General Edward Akol interdicted about 20 auditors, including principal auditors in Arua, Masaka, Moroto, Hoima, Jinja, Mbale and Soroti and staff at Audit House in Kampala, over allegations of extortion and possible collusion with officials they audited. The sources said more than 60 other auditors are under investigation. The article notes that no finding of wrongdoing has been made, and Mr Akol did not respond to calls.