Cops probing fraud report at MARDS

Two local government councillors were detained and subsequently released on bail after being questioned by the police in relation to an alleged fraud at the Mahaicony Abary Rice Development Scheme (MARDS).

Commander of ‘C’ Division, Marlon Chapman last evening confirmed with Stabroek News that the investigation has indeed been launched during which two persons were questioned and released on bail.

He however, refused to divulge any further information in relation to the allegation.