SARU operating legally despite absence of legislation

Raphael Trotman

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said on Thursday that the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) is operating legally and despite its inability to prosecute persons, it is currently doing investigative work which is part of its mandate.

Questions have been raised since the unit’s establishment as to the legitimacy of its operations, given that there is no legislation to govern its work. The draft legislation has been sitting at the Attorney General Chambers for the last few weeks and it is unclear why the review of it is yet to be completed.

Responding to questions about the