Crime

High Court denies request by embattled Asst. Commissioner to leave country; Court hears of 240 charges pending against him

Embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus and his wife have been denied permission to leave the country by the High Court. In making arguments against the request this morning, Deputy Solicitor General Shoshanna Lall told Justice Gino Persaud that there are 240 pending charges against Mr. Brutus in relation to financial crimes, and the […]

Government has no interest in covering up Police Corruption and will fight Brutus’ Court action -says VP Jagdeo

The Government is preparing for showdown at the High Court with Assistant police Commissioner Calvin Brutus, who has a filed a Constitutional motion against the Government, the Police Force and other agencies, as the probe into the allegations of money laundering against him widens. Brutus is challenging being sent on leave to allow for the […]

Brutus files Court action against Government, Acting Top Cop and SOCU over being sent on leave and SOCU probe against him

Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, who has been under investigation for money laundering and other alleged financial crimes, has turned to the High Court, seeking a number of reliefs and declarations, and contending that the investigations against him have been tainted and the move by the Government and the Acting Police Commissioner to send […]

SOCU recommends dozens of charges against Asst. Commissioner Brutus; Awaits DPP’s advice

The Special Organised Crime Unit of the Guyana Police Force has announced that it has recommended dozens of charges against Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, and is now awaiting the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions. In a statement this morning, SOCU explained that while no criminal charges were recommended against Mr. Brutus […]

Former Top Cop raises worry over man’s abduction on Main Street

Former Commissioner of Police, Winston Felix, who also served as a Minister of Government under the David Granger Administration, believes the recent kidnapping of Joshua David is a serious security concern for citizens. David was snatched just outside a Main Street restaurant in two weeks ago, and has not been seen or heard from since […]

Chinese supermarket owner shot during suspected robbery attempt

A Chinese supermarket owner is hospitalised with multiple gunshot wounds after coming under attack during a suspected robbery attempt this morning. The incident occurred just after 7am, according to the Police. A Police report stated that the businessman was sitting in his vehicle just outside his Durban Street “First Choice” supermarket, when a security guard […]