Antigua-Barbuda police officer suspended in connection with passport fraud
ST JOHN’S, Antigua - The Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force officer whose home was searched on Friday in connection with an ongoing investigation into allegations of passport fraud has been suspended.
An investigation was launched after authorities in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) notified the Passport Office in Antigua that person or persons in St Vincent were found with a copy of the bio-page only of a passport purporting to be of Antigua and Barbuda origin, leading to suspicion that fraudulent Antigua and Barbuda passports are being printed in SVG.
Assistant Superintendent, Ray John has been suspended from active duties, due to his alleged involvement in the matter, the Antigua and Barbuda police said in a statement.
Local media reported that police officers and members of the K9 Unit were seen at Mr John’s home on Friday morning and removed two large evidence bags from the premises.
It is alleged that two senior civil servants may also have information that can assist the probe.
According to a government press statement, a preliminary review of the information received indicates that the passport was not issued by the Passport Office of Antigua and Barbuda.
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