The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) has handled 1,016 corruption cases nationwide, including 755 new cases opened in the 2024/25 financial year, showing the government’s continued commitment to fighting corruption.
On March 30, 2026, at the State House in Dar es Salaam, PCCB Director General Chrispin Chalamila presented the bureau’s 2024/25 performance report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
He said 10 of the new cases were filed at the High Court Division for Economic and Corruption Offenses.
Chalamila reported that 593 cases were concluded in courts, with the government winning 483—an increase from 334 victories in 2023/24. The success rate rose to 81.5% from 76% the previous year, reflecting stronger legal outcomes against corruption.
The bureau also investigated 169 cases of revenue mismanagement in local councils, uncovering TZS 12.3 billion collected via electronic tax machines (POS) that was not deposited into bank accounts.
“Of these files, 32 remain under investigation, 39 were submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions for approval, two received court approval, 49 are ongoing in court, eight suspects faced disciplinary measures, and 39 cases were closed due to insufficient evidence. Through these efforts, PCCB recovered TZS 1 billion and continues to ensure full restitution of all misappropriated funds,” Chalamila said.
He explained that poor oversight and some officials exploiting public funds are the main reasons revenue mismanagement persists in councils.
In a separate case, PCCB investigated TZS 861.2 million misappropriated from the KISANGA Primary Society in Sikonge District, Tabora Region.
The fraud involved society leaders colluding with council cooperative officers. The investigation is complete, and suspects have been charged in court.
PCCB emphasized that its work protects public resources, strengthens accountability, and ensures that taxpayer money is used for its intended purpose, benefiting all Tanzanians.
