Former APNU+AFC Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan was yesterday hospitalised after being arrested and told by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) that he would be charged with misconduct in public office.
Jordan, who was invited for questioning at SOCU headquarters on Camp Road, complained of feeling ill on the way to the Sparendaam Police Station. This resulted in him seeking emergency medical attention at the Plaisance Health Centre where it was disclosed his blood sugar and pressure were above normal.
He was questioned on matters surrounding his signature on the vesting order for the sale of state lands at Mudflat, Kingston, Georgetown, to prominent contractor Brian Tiwarie of BK Group of Companies. Tiwarie during the course of the day was also invited for questioning at SOCU. He appeared with his lawyer Nigel Hughes but no questions were put to him, spokesman Adam Harris told this newspaper.
