The Guyana Police Power (GPF) has confirmed that the pinnacle of the Particular Department and performing Deputy Commissioner, Calvin Brutus, has been despatched on depart to permit a probe into alleged monetary impropriety.
“Consequent to allegations of monetary impropriety levelled in opposition to Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus on social media and established media homes, Calvin Brutus has since requested permission to proceed on annualised trip depart with fast impact to facilitate an investigation in the most effective curiosity of the Guyana Police Power. Permission was granted by the Commissioner of Police by the prescribed process,” the GPF mentioned in an announcement.
Media experiences mentioned that Brutus allegedly deposited GUY$16.5 million into his account on the Police Credit score Union on December 15, 2023.
The cash was returned to him the next day and the supply of funds was given as contributions from earlier than, throughout and after a marriage.
The Anti-Cash Laundering and Countering of Financing Terrorism regime requires monetary establishments to ‘Know Your Buyer’ and flag all suspicious transactions to the Monetary Intelligence Unit which, if vital, will refer them to the police drive’s Particular Organised Crime Unit for investigation.
