SOCU actively seeking Brassington, Ashni Singh

Serious efforts are being made by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) to question Winston Brassington and former Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh in connection with the findings of a forensic audit into the management of NICIL and several files pertaining to this matter have been sent for legal advice.

Sunday Stabroek was unable to ascertain whether any recommendations have been made for charges to be laid against the duo or any other person implicated.

Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran, handed over his report to government about 18 months ago and there is growing concern that an investigation is being conducted without the key players being questioned.

Goolsarran, among other things, recommended