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07 November / 2017

ACC Statement on Arrest of 7 November 2017

Investigators from the Anti-Corruption Commission have arrested a 39 year old male from the Bodden Town area in connection with an ongoing investigation and previous arrests made on 19, 24, and 27 January, as well as 31 May 2017.

Responsible for investigating serious allegations of corruption the Investigators arrested this public official on suspicion of committing the following offences:

  1. Bribery of a Public Officer - contrary to s.10 of the Anti-Corruption Law (2016 Revision);
  2. Fraud on the Government - contrary to s.11 of the Anti-Corruption Law (2016 Revision); and
  3. Breach of Trust - contrary to s.13 of the Anti-Corruption Law (2016 Revision).

All persons arrested in connection with this matter have been released on bail.

The investigation continues, therefore no further details will be released at this time.

Read the full    ACC Statement on Arrest of 7 November 2017.