AMMAN — The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC) on Sunday said that it was following up closely the claims of a Jordanian investor alleging he was subjected to pressure and obstacles.

 

In a press statement, the IACC said that it was monitoring reports circulating on various media outlets regarding the alleged claims by the investor.

 

“The investor was summoned by the IACC for questioning regarding his allegations,” according to the statement.

 

The statement, carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, said that this investor “had previously filed a complaint with the IACC against the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission for refusing to grant him a license to establish a fuel station within the premises of Queen Alia International Airport”.

 

The ICAA added that it had followed up on the lodged complaint by the investor against the committee, and that the committee responsible for granting such licenses had rejected the fuel station for security reasons related to air traffic safety.

 

The proposed station is located only 130 meters from the security fence of the airport's northern runway, which is equipped with navigational aids and emergency landing lights, according to the committee’s findings.

 

The IACC affirmed its commitment to prioritising all investment-related matters to ensure integrity and fairness, protect investors' rights and interests, and prevent any violations against them.

 

The commission said that its doors are open to receive any complaints.

 

The commission has provided easy communication channels for receiving complaints from citizens and investors.

 

The IACC also established a platform dedicated to receiving and tracking investor cases, which are handled according to the law.

 

It also receives complaints through its website, mobile application, and social media accounts.

 

Earlier in the day, during a meeting with IACC President Muhannad Hijazi, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan reaffirmed the government’s support for the IACC and its efforts to address any violations that hinder investment.

 

The premier stressed that any investor facing obstruction or misconduct has the full protection of integrity and oversight institutions, as well as an independent and fair judiciary.

 

He pledged to follow up on such matters personally to ensure justice is served and that any party proven to be involved is held accountable in accordance with the law.