Reliable reports reaching the Daily Observer intimates that nine staff of the National Power and Electricity Company (Nawec) were allegedly involved in a financial scam amounting to over D1.5 million.

Seven of the nine people allegedly involved in the scam - Assan Jallow, Saihou Bah, Ebrima Sambou, Dawda Marenah, Unusa Bojang, Amadou Bah and and one Yunusa, whose surname is not yet known, are currently said to be at large up to the time of going to press. The other two -Dodou Ceesay and Tijan Jarjue are currently detained and helping in investigations into the alleged scam.

All those allegedly involved in the scam are from the Nawec Revenue Department except Amadou Bah who is from the Billing Department. According to reports the exact amount involved cannot be ascertained yet, but intense investigation is ongoing to know the amount.

When contacted to shed light on the issue, Pierre Sylva, the public relations officer of Nawec said the matter has been reported to the police and investigations are ongoing.