For construction and water drilling projects, an individual not affiliated with the African Union (AU) attempted to withdraw funds via false payment orders.

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and its own financial department quickly thwarted a recent fraud attempt. Through an official statement, the AU expressed its gratitude to the CBE staff who thus preserved the funds, while avoiding a potential loss and maintaining the integrity of their financial controls intact. This fraud attempt has brought to light potential vulnerabilities. This observation prompted them to review the security measures in place