AFC demands transparent investigation Police Force’s ‘Fraud Allegations’

The Alliance for Change (AFC) is demanding transparency from the Guyana Police Force and the government regarding the ongoing investigation into an alleged financial fraud involving senior police officials. Khemraj Ramjattan, an opposition Member of Parliament (MP), by way of a public statement has raised concerns about the investigation, which centres on a reported attempt to launder money through the Police Credit Union.
Ramjattan has reiterated questions on whether more than $52 million had been discovered in the personal account of a senior officer and whether over $600M was found in an account linked to the officer’s close relatives. He pressed for clarity on how these substantial sums were accumulated, emphasising that the public deserves answers to these troubling questions.
The AFC, he recalled, had previously recommended an independent investigation led by an internationally reputable forensic team, but this proposal has yet to be acted upon.
To this end, the party expressed concerns about a potential cover-up within the police force, with Ramjattan noting the apparent reluctance of authorities to shed light on the matter.
In addition to demanding a thorough investigation, the AFC is also calling on the government to urge Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, to convene a meeting of the Parliamentary Oversight Committee on Public Security.
To this end, Ramjattan in stressing the importance suggested this committee summons the Commissioner of Police and the officer allegedly involved in the fraudulent scheme for questioning. He argued that the committee was established to handle precisely such issues.
Ramjattan warned that unchecked institutional corruption, like political violence, could spread if left unaddressed, potentially undermining the integrity of Guyana’s institutions. He expressed concern over the perceived lack of transparency from the government and the police force, calling for greater accountability to prevent further erosion of public trust.