SN OFNAC Deadline Expired: Up to 4 Years Prison Risk for Non-Compliance

• The deadline for declaring assets has expired on July 31, 2026.
• Only 558 declarations were filed out of 1,594 required submissions.
• Individuals who failed to comply face up to four years in prison and significant penalties.
• The OFNAC will publish a list of non-compliant high-ranking officials.

According to available data, only 558 declarations were filed by mid-July out of a total of 1,594 high-ranking officials and elected representatives required to submit their assets.

The deadline for declaring assets, set by the Office national de lutte contre la corruption (OFNAC), has expired on July 31, 2026. This marks a critical juncture for individuals who failed to comply with the obligation, as they now face up to four years in prison, along with administrative and pecuniary sanctions. According to available data, only 558 declarations were filed by mid-July out of a total of 1,594 high-ranking officials and elected representatives required to submit their assets. This low compliance rate has been described as 'very poor' by OFNAC President Moustapha Kâ.

The obligation to declare assets is governed by Law No. 2025-13 of September 3, 2025, and its implementing decree No. 2025-1835 of November 18, 2025. These regulations establish a framework for penal, administrative, and pecuniary sanctions against those who fail to comply. Specifically, the law provides for partial salary withholding, permanent disqualification from public office, and imprisonment of up to four years. The OFNAC has solid legal grounds to pursue these penalties, as it is empowered by the same legislation.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware that individuals who failed to declare their assets by the deadline may face severe consequences. As the OFNAC prepares to publish a list of non-compliant high-ranking officials, it is essential for these professionals to advise clients on reviewing their obligations under the law and taking necessary steps to comply. The stakes are high, with up to four years in prison and significant administrative and pecuniary penalties at risk.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware that individuals who failed to declare their assets by the deadline may face up to 4 years in prison, as well as administrative and pecuniary sanctions. They should advise clients to review their obligations under the law and take necessary steps to comply.

Source: Original reporting via Déclaration de patrimoine : le délai de l’OFNAC est expiré, les défaillants risquent jusqu’à 4 ans de prison