Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau

Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB; Latvian: Korupcijas novēršanas un apkarošanas birojs) is a specialised anti-corruption authority of Latvia.

Its aim is to fight corruption in Latvia in a coordinated and comprehensive way through prevention, investigation and education.

[1] KNAB is an independent public administration institution under the supervision of the Cabinet of Ministers.

[2] The current director of KNAB is Jēkabs Straume (appointed on June 15, 2017).

[3] The deputy director on corruption combating matters is Jānis Roze.

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