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Another local targeted this time Dean Fahie

- Officer is accused of participation in alleged 2011 human smuggling matter
The Department of Human Resources has emerged with allegations against Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Mr Dean Fahie arising from an alleged human smuggling operation where the Virgin Islands (VI) was used as a point of entry for Brazilian nationals en route to the United States of America (USA). Photo: GIS
The Document sent to Mr Dean Fahie by the Department of Human Resources. Photo: VINO
The Document sent to Mr Dean Fahie by the Department of Human Resources. Photo: VINO
The Document from the Office of the Attorney General. Photo: VINO
The Document from the Office of the Attorney General. Photo: VINO
Paternal brother of Mr Dean Fahie, Mr Clarance Fahie, Senior Customs Officer, who was charged in 2011 for allegedly being involved in the human smuggling. Photo: VINO/File
Paternal brother of Mr Dean Fahie, Mr Clarance Fahie, Senior Customs Officer, who was charged in 2011 for allegedly being involved in the human smuggling. Photo: VINO/File
Brazilians: Some of the Brazilians who were allegedly caught. Photo: VINO/File
Brazilians: Some of the Brazilians who were allegedly caught. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Human Resources has emerged with allegations against Deputy Commissioner of Customs, Mr Dean Fahie arising from an alleged human smuggling operation where the Virgin Islands (VI) was used as a point of entry for Brazilian nationals en route to the United States of America (USA).

Evidence of this was obtained by this news site’s traditional National Democratic Party sources within the Government. The documents with the alleged charges emanated from the Office of Director of Human Resources Michelle Donovan-Stephens.

Mr Fahie was contacted by this news site yesterday March 5, 2014 where he acknowledged being in receipt of the document dated January 14, 2014. He said that he thought it would not have been proper for him to give a detailed response to the media save to say that his alleged charges were responded to via his lawyer in the time frame given by the Department of Human Resources.

According to the document, had Mr Fahie failed to respond to the charges by January 24, 2014, or if the response did not exculpate him, a tribunal would have been appointed to enquire into the charges made against him.
Since his response to the charges in compliance to the stipulated date the HR department has not affected any further actions.

The four charges

It was the contention of the Department of Human Resources that Mr Fahie, in relations to the alleged matter of the 2011 smuggling operations of Brazilian nationals through the VI unto the USA, allegedly:

1. Concealed pertinent information in connection with an official enquiry or investigation amounting to misconduct under general order 3.27 in that upon being interviewed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on October 10, 2011, he failed to disclose his full knowledge of the alleged illegal smuggling operation and in particular, the role played by Senior Customs Officer, Clarence Fahie relating to the said investigation including the fact that the Material Marine Control Document remained in existence and was in his possession.

2. That he failed to discharge the duty of the office to which he was appointed as provided by General Order 3.1 (1) by failing to act upon the receipt of information which had come into his knowledge directly from Senior Customs Officer, Clarence Fahie, knowing that such information raised reasonable suspicion that serious offences, contrary to the laws of the Territory had been committed.

3. That he as a public servant breached the trust and confidence as implied in his contract of employment and otherwise expected of a public officer pursuant to sections 1 and 2 of the Public Service Code, took possession of the Marine Control Document and failed to disclose such other information to lawful authorities with the intent of covering up the acts or omissions of his brother, Senior Customs Officer, Clarence Fahie as might lead to his prosecution for criminal offences.

4. And that he was present at an interview of Senior Customs Officer, Clarence Fahie on February 11, 2011, in which said Clarence Fahie stated that the Marine Control Document had been destroyed, and that he (Dean Fahie), knowing that such information was false, failed to intervene or otherwise rebut such information, contrary to the duty expected of his office an as one of the Public Officers charged with investigating the material facts to alleged serious criminal activity.

Background

This matter which continues to remain alive had its genesis when on February 11, 2011, according to the Department of Human Resources document, a joint Customs and Immigration operation in Cane Garden Bay resulted in 13 Brazilian nationals being taken into immigration custody who were subsequently interrogated by customs and immigrations officials, including Mr Dean Fahie while acting in the capacity as Deputy Commissioner of Customs.

Arising from interviews, it was revealed that Senior Customs Officer, Clarence Fahie (SCO) (his paternal brother), had been involved in alleged dubious arrangements to issue customs ‘clearance of the vessel ‘Paint it Black’ which had brought the Brazilian nationals to the Territory.

Further, as stated in the document served on Mr Fahie recently, he was interviewed by the RVIPF regarding his knowledge of the alleged illegal smuggling operation and in particular the role played by the SCO. In that interview the Human Resource Department alleged that Fahie failed to mention any prior knowledge of the alleged activities or that the SCO had communicated with him regarding the matter.

“As a result of the facts set out above, you are hereby charged with misconduct pursuant to General Order 3.27…,” stated the document.

Attorney General advises

In another document secured by this news site and confirmed as originating from the office of the Attorney General, signed by Principal Crown Counsel Kerrie Cox, to Ag, Director of Human Resource, dated October 24, 2013, had advised the Human Resources Department on the allegations.

It stated in part, “As regard the proposed charge 3, proving same will be difficult as the ‘offence’ is akin to perverting the course of justice which requires proof of intent. As to charge 4, success on this count would depend on the date upon which the documents were passed to Dean Fahie; if after February 11, 2011, it cannot be said that he failed to intervene during the interview of that date.”

38 Responses to “Another local targeted this time Dean Fahie”

  • JACK BE STILL (06/03/2014, 09:50) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well may bouy look ting to talk
  • JW (06/03/2014, 10:09) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    VINO spot on as usual.
  • ABC (06/03/2014, 10:14) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Vino you are the best
    • rattie (06/03/2014, 12:57) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      I am not interested in allegations against tour people what we need Customs to actually implementing health and safety policies to ensure that contaminated goods receive the attention that is needed. They and the ports need to be proactive.
  • weed (06/03/2014, 10:53) Like (8) Dislike (15) Reply
    look how dem trying to destroy all teh locals
    • virgin gorda (06/03/2014, 12:42) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      how are they doing this?
    • What? (06/03/2014, 12:59) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      how dem destroying lcals? please explain? looks like a straightforward allegation of wrongdoing, inviting him to put his side. If he did wrong, he should pay. If not, them let him explain... fair?
      • shame.... (06/03/2014, 15:48) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        @What: As a local you are exempt from punishment if you're caught doing wrong, however, you are encouraged to play the victim card and blame the (insert gov't administration here) for whatever you were caught doing so other locals can feel sorry for you. At least that's the way I understand it. *smh*
    • jj (06/03/2014, 21:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      so what, you think locals indestructibly?
  • son of the soil (06/03/2014, 11:08) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
    SOS...help help the locals!!!!!
  • ccc (06/03/2014, 11:22) Like (12) Dislike (18) Reply
    So sad what the ndp is doing to the locals
    • @ ccc (07/03/2014, 08:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree NDP trying to set up Dean so he does not run against Marlon...but I can’t wait to go to the polls…NDP GOING SO THEY COULD JUMP HIGH OR LOW
  • 8 district (06/03/2014, 11:26) Like (0) Dislike (31) Reply
    Well he can't run now against Marlon lol
  • Observer (06/03/2014, 12:05) Like (17) Dislike (4) Reply
    What the hell NDP have to do with that if you all can't sh...t is NDP if you all can't sleep is NDP everything wrong is NDP our some GOD damn P.....
  • wickeleaks (06/03/2014, 12:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    And the leaks continues
  • mother hen (06/03/2014, 12:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dean Bro give thanks for small mercies.
  • Seeker of TRUTH!!! (06/03/2014, 13:10) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    It is only a sick country that goes after its local to destroy them...long list from Julian to Chairmaine, to Cherrie, to Maynard...time longer than twine
    • I'm .local (06/03/2014, 15:38) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
      @ seeker of truth you sound so foolish Dumb and A$$ ish when you do wrong or steel you should be persecuted just like any one else
  • Grand Ma (06/03/2014, 13:32) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    All I can do sometimes is weep for the country.
  • she the cat mother (06/03/2014, 13:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where shall I begin...
  • lookout (06/03/2014, 16:01) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    You know when we sit done one place for to long we get comfortable and we see all what is going on in our soundings while we sit. It seams like every thing is out of hand and no one is watching and we are in total
    control so we do as we like
  • cay (06/03/2014, 17:46) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brother this too shall pass
  • Simple Minded (06/03/2014, 18:57) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Clearly non of you understand what their saying ....this man did nothing wrong or else he would be arrested ..... Further more many secrets lye in the bvi and soon and very soon they. Would come to the light! And for the person who set him up god is watching
  • Listen Good (06/03/2014, 19:30) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    These people posting don't know what they are saying .. This man has work endless night protecting the B.V.I ,day in and out and now they want to see him gone so that they can get higher positions and continue their drugs games !!! Those who do not know anything that is going on Keep and open mind and don't be quick to judge for their is more to come!!!
  • Nick Bianco (07/03/2014, 06:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a witch hunt. Typical internal cannibalization amongst Virgin Islanders instigated by this incompetent Attorney General and local foot soldiers.
  • civil servant (07/03/2014, 08:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The governor and police commissioner got no credibility to deal with wrong doing NONE!!!!
  • under the bus (07/03/2014, 11:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    For real after working so hard this is what they did to the man
  • Serpico (07/03/2014, 13:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a witch hunt.
  • george w touch (08/03/2014, 18:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look how hr and the ag office got this man good name through the mud shame on them
  • --------------------- (10/03/2014, 18:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is much too do about nothing


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