SOCU workload has greatly expanded

The workload of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has increased tremendously over the last few months as in addition to its regular duties the unit is also looking at 25 forensic audits.

This newspaper reported in February that the Unit was reviewing 18 audit reports. However it was recently revealed that that number has increased to 25. Most of the audits have multiple aspects which have to be investigated.

The reports pertains to National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), the Guyana Marketing Corporation (NGMC), Cricket World Cup, the Sparendaam