An investigation by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) of the procurement of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study and Design for the new Demerara River bridge has found that no criminal offence has been committed.
In a statement issued yesterday afternoon, Guyana Police Force spokesman Jairam Ramlakhan disclosed that legal advice had been obtained indicating that “a) There was no misuse of funds. b) There is no evidence that a criminal offence has been committed and c) There is no evidence of any collusion between Arie Mol/ LievenseCSO and the personnel from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.”
The disclosure came on the same day that People’s Progressive Party Executive Gail Teixeira wrote to the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) and indicated that her party has found new evidence which highlights violations of the procurement law.
It is against that background that Teixeira asked PPC Chairman, Carol Corbin, to launch another investigation.
