PPLAAF uncovers suspected corruption and fraud in Guinea as whistleblower exposes U.S. investment fund’s bribery, tax evasion, and regulatory circumvention

A whistle blower supported by PPLAAF revealed that the companies allegedly attempted to bypass Guinean regulations and bribed officials following a 2023 barge spill that caused severe pollution. Despite denying the allegations, the companies launched an external investigation while local communities have seen little benefit from mining activities. Guinea holding the world’s largest bauxite reserves, remains plagued by poverty, corruption…