as Guyana’s resources were leaving left, right and centre under PPP – SARU Head, Clive Thomas Investigations which are currently being carried about by the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) show that various forms of corruption were spiraling out of control under the previous regime. But with the assistance being rendered by the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK), SARU’s head, Dr. Clive Thomas, insists that justice will be served.SARU Head, Dr. Clive ThomasHe said that he is also appalled at, “How deep money laundering connections ran under the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).”Dr. Thomas said that the UK and the USA have pledged their support to ensure that the fight against corruption under the Granger led-administration goes beyond mere talk.Thomas noted that both the US and the UK have told him on various occasions that they are indeed concerned about the level of corruption in Guyana hence “Their readiness to assist wherever and whenever they can.”Dr. Thomas said, “There are intense investigations going on right now and believe me, we here at SARU intend to see that justice is served. I wish to repeat President David Granger’s statement that those who did the crime will definitely do the time. We are building some irrefutable cases.“We have some evidence on certain officials within the PPP who have been involved in serious money laundering activities and these will be revealed in due time. We are receiving the help of the USA and the UK on these matters and their support to us has been tremendously helpful.”“They see the importance of Guyana having an anti-corruption unit and they are also working along with us to provide legal support as well. They are worried about the level of corruption that has occurred over the years.Both countries have presented us with damning evidence that showed that the resources of this country were leaving left, right and centre under the PPP. They couldn’t care less because they were simply drunk, drunk with greed.”“When I look at some of these documents it is astonishing. I just can’t understand how people who call themselves leaders could act so callously. It’s inhumane what they did. We were being ruled by a set of people who had no conscience.”The economist added, “But while the USA and the UK are readily assisting us, they have also insisted on the importance of getting our legislation in order. We are hoping for this to be done by year end.”While these moves are being made, Government must also place emphasis on modernizing Guyana’s anti-corruption laws and seeking to expeditiously, prosecute various cases.“The issue of corruption and how devastating it can be to the economy cannot be underestimated. It’s an epidemic in Guyana and the task is now up to the new government to rectify this. But stopping corruption won’t be easy. It requires modernizing our legislation, because what corruption has now evolved to today is not covered in some of our laws.”The economist said that for the time being,Authentic Jerseys Cheap, the law provides for criminal penalties for official corruption. Several laws cover various aspects of corruption, including the Integrity Commission Act, the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act, the Audit Act and the Criminal Law Enforcement Act.He said that for too long, “Many engaged in corrupt activities and are yet to do the time. That should not be. We need to get serious. We need to be resolute and practical about our approach to the matter.”He said, too, that SARU will place special attention on two other areas of significant illegality and corruption in Guyana, which generate massive economic haemorrhaging; illicit capital flight and the criminal underground economy.Dr. Thomas explained that in Guyana, illicit capital flight refers to assets whether legally obtained or otherwise, that are intentionally transferred, smuggled, or sent abroad, without the knowledge of the Guyana Revenue Authority and other oversight authorities.These, he said, are not generally intended to yield proceeds that will be returned to the country. Because these transactions are illegal,Wholesale Jerseys USA, they are kept secret.“Therefore, when capital flight occurs, the capital disappears from Guyana’s financial/asset records, even though it might turn up in records elsewhere.”Dr. Thomas said that he now has evidence to prove that this occurred “by the billions of dollars” under the PPP/C.“During the 1980s and 1990s, capital flight was widely acknowledged as a major problem confronting Guyana. During the 2000s, however, it has been barely referenced by the authorities. During that time, capital flight resumed with a vengeance.“This took place because the previous ruling political elites promoted collusion, through mutually-supporting networks,Wholesale Baseball Jerseys 2018