Whistleblowers Channel
Here you can securely report infractions and acts of corruption or related infractions at CML-FR.
What is the Whistleblowing Channel The whistleblowing channel is an online platform for registering and processing reports, being an essential tool for detecting all types of corruption irregularities and related offenses.
What can be reported Reports concerning matters within MENAC's competence will be considered, namely facts related to acts of corruption and related offenses, or with any irregularities or illegalities committed within entities subject to its supervision under the general regime for the prevention of corruption. Corruption and related offenses are understood to include the crimes of active and passive corruption, undue receipt and offer of advantage, embezzlement, economic participation in business, extortion by public official, abuse of power, prevarication, influence peddling, money laundering, or fraud in obtaining or diverting subsidy, grant, or credit.
What are the essential elements of a complaint A complaint must essentially ensure the following elements: 1. A brief, objective, and clear description of the facts subject to the complaint; 2. Indication of the locations and dates of occurrence of the facts; 3. Who is involved in the facts, indicating the identity(ies) and roles of the persons involved by suspicion or authorship, and who else knows the facts (potential witnesses); 4. Submission of evidence of the reported facts or how to obtain them.
Handling of the submitted complaint The submitted complaints will be subject to technical analysis by the manager of the complaints channel, who may: 1. Archive due to absence of an unlawful act or lack of evidence to allow the investigation to proceed; 2. Forward the complaint to an internal department or to competent external entities (administrative, investigative, or judicial);
Important
Before submitting a report, it is recommended to read the Whistleblowing Channel Regulations and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), where you can clarify doubts about its operation, the protection of the whistleblower, and the types of infractions covered. The channel is exclusively intended for communicating infractions provided for in the applicable legislation (RGPC). For complaints, suggestions, or requests for clarification, you should use the usual contact methods. Reports must be made in good faith, based on concrete and verifiable facts. Misuse of this channel, namely through the provision of false information, compromises its purpose and may result in sanctions.