Indirectly referencing Su Zhirong and the VICE News docu-series, President Irfaan Ali last night said that his government will be going after investors who utilize “middlemen” to conduct their businesses in Guyana.
He made the statement on the sidelines of a reception hosted by the High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana to commemorate Canada Day.
Over the past months, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has been at the centre of corruption allegations by Su. Su, a tenant and friend of Jagdeo, is said to be a middleman and would allegedly lobby the Vice President on behalf of Chinese investors and companies. He told VICE News’ Isobel Yeung, while she was undercover, that Jagdeo was his boss and “processing fees” had to be paid to him to gain access to lucrative contracts in Guyana.
