SOCU still building case in ‘Pradoville 2’ matter – UK expert

The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) is making progress with its investigation into the allocation of lands at ‘Pradoville 2’ to cabinet members of the former administration and their close associates, financial investigations expert Dr Sam Sittlington said on Wednesday.

He said investigators were continuing to build a case before proceeding to question those implicated. “It is an ongoing process, but before you can interview anyone, you want to have your cards ready to deal,” he said, when asked whether the former cabinet members had been questioned.

Responding to questions from the media shortly after the opening ceremony of a one-day seminar on corruption and anti-money laundering, he said he was advising the unit on this matter.