Red House deal could attract criminal charge – AG

Red House

Attorney General Basil Williams yesterday said that the evidence so far is that the 99-year leasing of the historic Red House to the Cheddi Jagan Research Inc. by the former government was clearly undervalued and in keeping with norms could attract a criminal charge.

Williams is currently reviewing the legal options available to have the controversial lease rescinded following a directive from President David Granger.

During a press conference held at his Carmichael Street office, he said that he was asked for an opinion