By Nicole Telford
Mark Ramator, Head of the Guyana Police Forces, Communications Unit in a statement said consequent to allegations of financial impropriety leveled against Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus on social media and established media houses, Calvin Brutus has since requested permission to proceed on annualised vacation leave with immediate effect to facilitate an investigation in the best interest of the Guyana Police Force. Ramtor said permission was granted by Police Commissioner Acting, Clifton Hicken through the prescribed procedure.
These allegations surfaced shortly after Commissioner Acting Clifton Hicken told media outlets that Brutus was not under investigation by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU). Several documents surfaced that Brutus had deposited $16.5 million into the Police Force Credit Union last December. The money which Brutus who is also an attorney claimed were wedding gifts prior, during and after his reception was subsequently returned to him.
Recently Brutus was among three senior police officers rotated. Brutus who was in charge of the forces Administration Department is now the head of Special Branch. There has not been an announcement by the GPF as to who will act as head of Special Branch in Brutus absence.