Experienced Anti-Corruption Investigator specializing in financial crime investigations and institutional accountability. Focused on the impact of selective enforcement in hybrid and authoritarian contexts, leveraging investigative expertise and academic training to analyze enforcement bias and institutional incentives.
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Ochaya Kinyera Bernard
Freelancer- Beginner
Kampala
Summary
Overview
2
Languages
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigations Directorate- Uganda Police Force
Lead Investigator – Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes
01.2004 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Led complex investigations into corruption, procurement fraud, and money laundering, including politically sensitive cases.
- Managed full investigative processes, including intelligence development, evidence collection, interviews, and case file preparation to ensure thorough and effective investigations.
- Produced detailed investigation reports and delivered testimony in court to support legal proceedings and uphold justice.
- Collaborated with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to support prosecutorial decision-making.
- Coordinated with multiple institutions to enhance inter-agency collaboration and improve enforcement outcomes.
Education
International Anti-Corruption AcademyAustria
Master from Anti-Corruption Studies
01-2016
University Overview
Kyambogo UniversityUganda
Bachelor from Guidance and Counselling
01-2008
University Overview
Skills
Fraud analysis
Financial crime analysis
Investigative management
Investigation leadership
Witness interviewing
Multi-agency coordination
Policy and legal communication
Language proficiency
Other language(s): English and Kishwahili
Communication
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Participated in 100+ corruption investigations, offering insight into patterns of enforcement and case selection.
- Contributed to prosecutions and disciplinary actions, including cases involving institutional misconduct.
- Provided technical input into policy processes contributing to the Anti-Money Laundering Act (2013).
- Developed practical insights into how political and institutional factors influence enforcement decisions.
- Contributed to the development of Leader Code Act
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Asset Tracing and Recovery Network – East Africa
- Collaboration with INTERPOL networks
Timeline
Lead Investigator – Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes
Criminal Investigations Directorate- Uganda Police Force
01.2004 - 01.2023
Kyambogo University
Bachelor from Guidance and Counselling
International Anti-Corruption Academy
Master from Anti-Corruption Studies
RESEARCH INTERESTS
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sociology of law and enforcement institutions
- Selective enforcement and political influence in anti-corruption
- Authoritarian governance and accountability systems
- Political economy of corruption control
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
- Conducted research on the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies in Uganda, with attention to enforcement disparities.
- Delivered presentations at national and international forums on corruption, governance, and anti-money laundering.
- Current research interest: Selective enforcement and political influence in anti-corruption practice, examining how legal frameworks are applied unevenly across actors and cases.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Professional Training:
- Anti-Money Laundering and Human Trafficking
- Asset Tracing and Recovery
- Investigations Training of Trainers (ToT) – Gold Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering European Greater Horn of Africa Project, Kenya — 2020
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