DPP advises further probe of bribery allegation against Permanent Secretary

Sharon Hicks

The Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that further investigations be conducted into the bribery allegation levelled against Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Permanent Secretary Sharon Hicks.

Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the DPP chambers, Liz Rahaman yesterday told Stabroek News that the case file will be returned to the police this morning with the recommendation that a further investigation be conducted in the matter.

Rahaman had previously told this newspaper that the file was forwarded to the DPP’s Chambers sometime last week.