Records indicate that Assistant Police Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus had not withdrawn his salary for several years, resulting in his salary account accumulating “dozens of millions of dollars.”
While all other accounts linked to Brutus—including those belonging to his companies and his wife—were frozen, this particular account remains unfrozen, giving Brutus access to substantial funds amid the ongoing investigation.
Brutus has claimed in court documents, where he alleges victimisation, that he was left without access to funds.
During his “Issues in the News” commentary on Tuesday night, Attorney General Anil Nandlall spoke on the ongoing investigation and made new revelations.
Brutus is facing 240 charges related to significant financial misconduct and Nandlall believes he will go down as the highest-ranking officer in the Guyana Police Force to be implicated in such extensive fraud.
An affidavit filed by the head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Fazil Karimbaksh, revealed that in February 2024, Brutus purchased an $85 million property in Alberttown, Georgetown.
Brutus, who receives a monthly salary of $491,487, reportedly withdrew $63 million from his salary account to pay off the balance on the property, while an initial $21 million was paid months before.
Nandlall announced that charges against Brutus were imminent.
“Once the charges are instituted, we will take necessary legal steps to remove him from office in compliance with the law,” he stated, highlighting this case’s unprecedented nature.
The Attorney General also noted Brutus’s confrontational approach throughout the investigation.
Brutus has filed legal actions against several entities, including the Attorney General’s office and the Police Service Commission, the Police Commissioner, the Minister of Home Affairs and the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU).
“He chose a confrontational path long before the investigation concluded,” Nandlall said.
In a recent court hearing, a High Court judge denied Brutus’ request to leave the country for medical care for his pregnant wife, Adonika Aulder.
The Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) is investigating financial crimes linked to Brutus amounting to approximately $800 million. Of this total, $300 million is said to be in assets and properties, while $500 million is currently held in frozen bank accounts.
Amidst skepticism from the opposition and sections of the media who had suggested that no significant action would come from the investigation, Nandlall reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
The Attorney General reminded that the rule of law will always prevail, as the government is determined to ensure that justice is served in this high-profile case.
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