| Agencyname: | Commission Against Corruption |
| Abbreviation: | CCAC |
| Logocaption: | Logo of CCAC |
| Preceding1: | High Commission Against Corruption and Administrative Illegality |
| Formedyear: | 1999 |
| Legaljuris: | Macau |
| Constitution1: | Article 59 of Basic Law of Macau |
| Speciality1: | corruption |
| Headquarters: | 105 Avenida Xian Xing Hai, Centro Golden Dragon, 17.o Andar.[1] |
| Minister1name: | Ho Iat Seng |
| Minister1pfo: | Chief Executive of Macau |
| Chief1name: | Chan Tsz King |
| Chief1position: | Commissioner |
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC; Chinese: 廉政公署; Portuguese: Comissariado contra a Corrupção) is the statutory independent anti-corruption body of Macau with the primary objective of combating corruption, bribery, and other illicit activities in both the public and private sectors. Established in 1999 under the Article 59 of the Macau Basic Law, the CCAC is headed by the Commissioner, who reports directly to the Chief Executive of Macau.
The establishment of the CCAC came as a response to growing concerns over corruption and maladministration in Macau during the late 1990s, as the region transitioned from Portugal to China. The commission was created with the aim of ensuring transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, in line with Macau's Basic Law and the principle of "one country, two systems." Since its inception, the CCAC has played a critical role in Macau's fight against corruption and has contributed significantly to the region's reputation for good governance and adherence to the rule of law.
The High Commission Against Corruption and Administrative Illegality (ACCCIA) was created by the Portuguese Macau government in 1992 to replace some of the anti-corruption duties conducted by Macau Judicial Police forces[2] under Law No. 11/90/M. There was some early attempt to establish an agency since 1975, but no progress was made under the direction of former Macau Governor Raul Leandrodos Santos.[3] This was followed by deliberations to establish an "Anti-Corruption Committee" in 1983.
The ACCCIA's operations throughout Portuguese Macau was badly affected by its weak mandate. This was because there was no agreement with the governor and the Legislative Assembly of Macau on what powers it has to conduct anti-corruption investigation.
On December 20, 1999, the CCAC was established by the Macau SAR government in accordance to the SAR's Basic Law under Article 59.
In 2005, the Macau CCAC initiated an investigation into Ao Man-long, who was serving as Macau's Secretary of Public Works and Transport at the time, on suspicions of involvement in money laundering. This investigation began after Hong Kong ICAC officers informed the Macau CCAC that their ongoing money laundering case likely implicated him. Consequently, Ao was arrested on December 6, 2006, and removed from his post the following day, December 7, 2006.[4]
On January 4, 2011, Chan Seak Hou and Tou Wai Fong resigned from their position as deputy commissioners and were reassigned to the Public Prosecutions Office. On January 1, 2011, Kuan Kun Hong was appointed as the CCAC's deputy commissioner.[5]
In November 2013, the CCAC releases an investigation and analysis report on complaints regarding the Granting of Public Service of Road Mass Transport.[6] The original complaint was received on May 30, 2013, and due to the filing of bankruptcy of Reolian on October 3, 2013, the CCAC released their findings. As one of the results of the report, lawmakers in Macau suggested Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Lau Si Io, to resign.[7]
Per Law No. 10/2000 of 14 August, the CCAC carries the following major statutory duties:
The following were appointed to head the CCAC (and its predecessor, the ACCCIA):
HCACAI was appointed by the Governor of Macau.
The head of the CCAC is appointed by the Chief Executive of Macau.