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The Guyana Police Force, if required, is fully capable of pursuing and effectively conducting an investigationCommissioner of Police (ag) Leroy Brumellinto any alleged financial malfeasance or fraud as it relates to the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL).This was the assertion of Commissioner of Police (ag) Leroy Brumell, who expressed confidence in the investigative capability within the Force to deal with ‘white collar’ crime,Jordan Jefferson LSU Jersey, but emphasised that to date “there has not been a single report at any police station against (Winston) Brassington or NICIL”.Confronted with a hypothetical situation of rapid gunshots being fired within earshot of the Police headquarters, and the police’s reaction, Brumell conceded that “Yes, in a situation such as that, the police would automatically respond”.He emphasised that the supposed situation was clearly a far cry from allegations of ‘white collar’ crime involving NICIL or any such agency, hence the need for a formal report.The acting commissioner said that he was cognizant of the numerous newspaper reports on the allegations of corruption and financial laws being breached,Dwyane Wade Marquette Jersey, but said this in itself is not enough to prompt an investigation by the Force.He stressed that at least there must be a formal report,De Aaron Fox Kentucky Jersey, and should this requirement be fulfilled,Peyton Siva Louisville Jersey, then he is confident that a full-fledged investigation will be launched.Asked whether the Police Force would require the assistance of the Finance Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Ministry of Finance, Brumell said that he could not rule out limited assistance,Skal Labissiere Kentucky Jersey, but reiterated his confidence in the investigative skills of his ranks.The FIU was established under Guyana’s Money Laundering Legislation as an agency responsible for “requesting, receiving,Andre Johnson Miami Jersey, analysing and dissemination of suspicious transaction reports and other information relating to money laundering, terrorist financing or proceeds of crime.”NICIL’s Executive Director Winston Brassington has been coming under increasing scrutiny in recent months and weeks over his role as the Executive Director of NICIL,DeMarcus Cousins Kentucky Jersey, and more recently, a transaction involving his brother and a substantial purchase of shares in Hand in Hand Trust Corporation.Executive Director of NICIL, Winston BrassingtonBrassington has insisted that he has breached none of the country’s laws, and recently pronounced,Kobe Bryant Lower Merion Jersey, “I have done my job with honesty and integrity and can stand up to whatever scrutiny is brought to bear.”Brassington said that he and the entity he runs have always been open to scrutiny by,Cheap NFL Jerseys, inter alia, parliamentary bodies. |
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