Multiple Individuals Charged in Ongoing Fraud Investigations

1. Papamet! These young people have more guts than casguts
   They brave

2. Hmmmmm Public Works aint paying y’all enough it seems like..

3. In light of the firm and public stance recently reported by Antigua News Room concerning multiple individuals being charged in ongoing fraud investigations, the continued inaction in another serious fraud complaint involving a serving police officer is impossible to ignore.

   Seven months ago, the Commissioner of Police was formally notified of allegations against Corporal Peter Roberts. It is alleged that Roberts presented himself as a builder and collected more than EC$240,000 from a retired expatriate for construction work. According to the complaint, once the funds were paid, the project was abandoned, leaving the property in what has been described as a demolition state and the retiree facing significant financial loss.

   If these allegations are substantiated, this would represent a blatant act of deception and a disturbing abuse of authority. The thought that a retiree — someone who chose to invest their life savings in this country — could be left financially devastated while the matter remains stalled sends a damaging message.

   What is particularly troubling is the apparent lack of decisive police intervention despite multiple complaints reportedly being made to the Commissioner over the past seven months. When ordinary citizens are being charged and publicly named in fraud investigations, the absence of visible action in this case raises serious concerns about unequal treatment and selective enforcement.

   This perceived failure to act also stands in stark contrast to the Prime Minister’s public appeals encouraging nationals and expatriates to return home and invest in the country. Calls for diaspora engagement and repatriation ring hollow if victims of alleged financial crimes cannot feel assured that they will receive protection, impartial investigation, and equal access to justice. A justice system that appears hesitant to act when allegations involve one of its own risks discouraging nationals abroad from returning and investing their savings locally.

   No officer should benefit from silence, delay, or institutional protection. In fact, law enforcement officials must be held to a higher standard precisely because they are entrusted with upholding the law. Accountability cannot depend on whether one wears a uniform.

   If there is evidence to support the complaint, the matter must be investigated with urgency and transparency, and appropriate charges should follow. Anything less risks undermining public trust and reinforcing the perception that there are two systems of justice — one for civilians and another for those within the force.

   Justice demands consistency. It demands courage. And it demands action.

4. This sort of thing isn’t a surprise to me at all. Since this Administration assumed power Antigua has been transformed into GANGSTERS PARADISE. Do not forget Ministers were told to Creatively Enrich themselves, the rest of the people are following suit, they are just not very creative and are not immune from prosecution. This will only change when we remove these KLEPTOCRATS from office and replace them with people who care about the Country

5. @ Born and Bred Antiguan
   I endorse what everything you said. We the people of St. Phillip’s North have the opportunity to start the process going and send Baltimore, Gaston and his corrupt Administration into the dustbin of history. We will never more be taken for granted. Randy was with Robin for years and just look at Willikies. Just shameful

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