The Particular Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) of the Guyana Police Drive (GPF) is recommending that “dozens” of fees be filed in opposition to Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus. This follows an investigation initiated by SOCU earlier this yr into Brutus’s actions.
In an announcement launched on Wednesday, the GPF famous that whereas the preliminary investigation, primarily based on the Director of Public Prosecutions’ recommendation, didn’t end in any prison fees, the present suggestion suggests a change in circumstances.
Brutus had taken depart in July to facilitate the investigation into allegations of economic impropriety. Only a day earlier than his depart, he avoided commenting on claims that he had deposited GUY$16.5 million into his Police Credit score Union account on December 15, 2023. The funds have been reportedly returned to him the following day, with the supply cited as contributions associated to a marriage.
In its assertion, the police mentioned primarily based on crucial data that SOCU obtained from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), “a brand new and extra expansive investigation” was carried out by the FIU, which was established below the Anti-Cash Laundering Act as an company answerable for requesting, receiving, analysing and dissemination of suspicious transaction reviews and different data referring to cash laundering, terrorist financing or proceeds of crime.
The police mentioned that the investigation was concluded on October 1 and all of the related recordsdata have been despatched to the Director of Public Prosecutions for assessment, recommendation and additional motion.
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“In respect of this latter expansive investigation, SOCU really helpful dozens of fees. SOCU now awaits the authorized recommendation of the Director of Public Prosecutions,” police mentioned.
The GPF additionally described as “deceptive” a entrance web page report in Wednesday’s Stabroek Information headlined “SOCU probe into Brutus finds no proof of crime”.
