Sources close to Orange Sierra Leone have intimated Nightwatch that the giant mobile service operator has uncovered significant fraudulent discrepancies within its sales operations following a recent internal audit. The fraud, according to sources, is believed to have been perpetrated by a few employees and has resulted in a substantial loss of revenue to the company.
When contacted on the matter, the Public Relations Officer at Orange Sierra Leone, Alfie Barrie expressed concern on behalf of the company, regarding this breach of trust, emphasizing that such actions contradicts the company’s core values, particularly its unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against fraud and corruption in all forms.
“Our focus remains on ensuring a thorough investigation into this matter. The individuals responsible will be held fully accountable for their actions,” Mr. Barrie assured, while he highlighted the strength of Orange Sierra Leone’s internal controls and anti-fraud measures, noting: “This incident underscores the effectiveness of our robust internal controls and anti-fraud systems. Our commitment to ethical values and our zero-tolerant approach to fraud and corruption is a guide to all our actions.”
Mr. Barrie went on to maintain that the company has already reinforced measures to secure its operations and prevent any further unauthorized activities.
“This situation only reinforces our determination to uphold the highest standards of integrity,” Mr. Barrie assured, pointing out: “Our ethical values remain at the core of everything we do. We are confident that our proactive anti-fraud measures will continue to protect the interests of all our stakeholders moving forward.”
Orange Sierra Leone, according to the Public Relations Officer, wishes to reassured its stakeholders that it is taking this matter extremely seriously consistent with its commitment to ethical conducts and corporate governance.