FBI Interrogates Guyana Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo Over Corruption Allegations And Was Found….

FBI Grills Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana Vice President, Over Corruption Allegations

Georgetown, Guyana – In a shocking development, Bharrat Jagdeo, the Vice President of Guyana, has been grilled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over corruption allegations. The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months, has sent shockwaves throughout the country and has raised questions about the integrity of the Guyanese government.

According to sources, the FBI has been investigating Jagdeo’s involvement in several corrupt dealings, including bribery and embezzlement. The allegations center around Jagdeo’s dealings with several Chinese companies that have been operating in Guyana’s mining and energy sectors.

The investigation is believed to have begun after a whistleblower came forward with information about Jagdeo’s corrupt activities. The whistleblower, who has not been named, alleged that Jagdeo had accepted bribes from several Chinese companies in exchange for favorable treatment and access to Guyana’s natural resources.

The FBI has been working closely with the Guyanese authorities to investigate the allegations and has been gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Jagdeo was summoned to the FBI’s office in Georgetown, where he was questioned for several hours.

Jagdeo’s lawyer, however, has denied the allegations, stating that his client is innocent and that the investigation is a “witch hunt.” The lawyer also claimed that the whistleblower’s allegations are “baseless” and “motivated by malice.”

Despite the denials, the investigation has raised serious concerns about corruption in the Guyanese government. The country has a long history of corruption, and many citizens have expressed frustration and anger over the lack of accountability and transparency.

The opposition party, the People’s National Congress (PNC), has called for Jagdeo’s resignation, stating that he is “unfit” to hold public office. The PNC has also demanded that the government take immediate action to address the corruption allegations and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

The international community has also expressed concern over the corruption allegations. The United States Embassy in Guyana has issued a statement calling for “transparency and accountability” in the investigation and for the Guyanese government to take “swift and decisive action” to address the allegations.

The European Union has also expressed concern, stating that corruption is a “serious threat” to democracy and the rule of law. The EU has called for the Guyanese government to take “immediate action” to address the allegations and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.

As the investigation continues, many Guyanese citizens are waiting with bated breath to see what will happen next. Will Jagdeo be charged and convicted of corruption, or will he be cleared of all wrongdoing? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the people of Guyana demand accountability and transparency from their government, and they will not settle for anything less.

Quellen:

[1] Stabroek News. (2023, Februar 20). FBI grills Jagdeo over corruption allegations.

[2] Guyana Times. (2023, Februar 20). Jagdeo denies corruption allegations as FBI investigation continues.

[3] Demerara Waves. (2023, Februar 20). Opposition calls for Jagdeo’s resignation as corruption allegations mount.