May De Silva

May De Silva (born ) is a Seychellois law enforcement officer who presently serves as the Commissioner of the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles since March 16, 2017.

Life and career She was born and raised in Anse Royale, Mahé. She is an alumna of Ulster University where she obtained her Postgraduate degree after studying Management and Executive Leadership. She has been a member of various International Boards and Panels including the Gender Advisory Panel in the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, the Belfast City Council for Good Relations Partnership and she has also chaired the Strategic Women's Reference Group of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. On 16 March 2017, she succeeded Lucy Athanasius as Chief Executive Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles following her appointment by Danny Faure, the President of the Republic of Seychelles. In November 2021, De Silva arrested the former Economic Advisor to ex-President Rene, Mukesh Valabhji. This is a high-profile case which involves an alleged theft of $50M of public funds.