Georgetown, Guyana – In a shocking development, the two most senior officers of the Guyana Police Force are allegedly under intense scrutiny both locally and internationally for public corruption. According to reports by Rickford Burke, evidence suggests that these officers have laundered over nine hundred million dollars (GUY$900,000,000) through various entities within the police force, including the Guyana Police Force Credit Union, Police Consumers Co-op Society, and the Guyana Police Quartermaster Stores.
The Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) had earlier confirmed that these officers are on a money laundering watch list and could face sanctions from the United States. Investigations have revealed that one of the officers, an acting Deputy Commissioner, allegedly holds over GUY$400 million in various bank accounts in Guyana, while his wife reportedly has over GUY$105 million in her accounts. The other officer, who is senior to the acting Deputy Commissioner, allegedly possesses over GUY$650 million in various bank accounts in Guyana.
A significant conflict of interest has also been uncovered, with the wife of one of the officers being the sole supplier for the Quartermaster Stores. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigations.
Last week, the Alliance For Change (AFC) called for the dismissal of Guyana’s acting Police Commissioner, Clifton Hicken, and demanded an independent corruption investigation. In a related development, acting Deputy Commissioner Calvin Brutus proceeded on leave last week to reportedly facilitate a corruption probe. The police force is facing backlash for allowing Brutus to retain the official police vehicle and driver assigned to his office while on leave.
As the investigations continue, the public awaits further updates on this developing story. Village Voice News will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
