Assistant-Superintendent Kurt Smith and Superintendent Lorraine Saul who are members of the Guyana Police Force, were arraigned at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts today when Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan read two charges to them.
The charge which was read to them states that between December 18, 2020 and December 28, 2020, at Georgetown, they conspired with each other and other persons, while being officers of the Guyana Police Force, to falsify payments amounting to $1,350,000 purporting to show that meals were supplied to ranks of the Riot Unit training during December 1, 2020 and December 15, 2020.
It is also alleged that between December 18, 2020 and December 28, 2020, at Georgetown, they conspired with each other and other persons, while being officers of the Guyana Police Force, to falsify payments amounting to $465,000 purporting to show that meals were supplied to ranks of the Riot Unit traiining during December 1, 2020 and December 15, 2020.
The matter was prosecuted by Special Organized Crime Unit Prosecutor Patrice Henry. According to Henry, Kurt was appointed the position as the Force’s Finance Officer. He explained that he was executing his duties when the money would have been approved by him under the instructions of his superiors.
Although they were not required to plead, they were placed on $400,000 bail in total. $100,000 bail for each allegation. The matter was adjourned until May 14.
