Déclaration de patrimoine : le ministre de la Justice, Me Moussa Sarr hausse le ton contre les récalcitrants
Following the announcement by the National Office for the Fight Against Fraud and Corruption (OFNAC) of the upcoming publication of a list of those subject to the asset declaration requirement, the Minister of Justice has now taken action. In a circular letter made public this Wednesday, the Minister of Justice, Moussa Sarr, ordered those subject to the requirement who have not yet fulfilled their asset declaration obligation to comply as soon as possible, under penalty of sanctions.
In its circular letter, the authority indicates that it has noted that "some persons subject to this obligation have not yet fulfilled this legal obligation" or "have not yet updated their declaration".
Faced with this situation, the minister urged them to "take the necessary steps as soon as possible with the relevant departments of the OFNAC, in accordance with established procedures." This message was intended as a last-ditch effort before the sanction mechanisms stipulated by law were triggered.
Sanctions are in sight.
The asset declaration is not merely an administrative formality. Those who fail to comply are subject to penalties expressly stipulated by current legislation. As the State refines its control mechanisms, with the OFNAC (National Office for the Fight Against Fraud and Corruption) as its enforcement arm, those who refuse to comply could quickly find themselves targeted by the judicial authorities.
The system is based on two fundamental texts. These are law no. 2025-13 of September 3, 2025 and its implementing decree no. 2025-1835 of November 18, 2025. These texts require a declaration of assets at three key moments in the exercise of a public function: upon taking up the post, during the term of office or mission, and upon cessation of functions.
