Section 7: Corrupt acquisition of wealth.

(1) A public officer is guilty of the offence of corrupt acquisition of wealth if it is found, after investigation by theCommission, that he is in control or possession of any resources or property or in receipt of the benefit of any advantage which he may reasonable be suspected of having acquired or received corruptly or in circumstances which amount to an offence under this Act. (2) Where during a trial of an offence under subsection (1), the Court is satisfied that there is reason to believe that any person is holding pecuniary resources or property in trust or otherwise on behalf of the accused person or acquired such resources or property as a gift from the accused, such resources or property shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have been in the control of the accused.