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Brazil police nab former TCI premier Misick

Misick was implicated in large-scale corruption in Turks and Caicos that led to the suspension of the democratic government in the TCI by the United Kingdom. Photo:caribbean360
By Caribbean360

PROVIDENCIALS, Turks and Caicos - Former Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick has been arrested at the Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro by Brazilian Federal Police.

Neil Smith, the spokesperson for Governer Ric Todd, said Misick was arrested on Friday as result of an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol and further warrant issued by Brazilian Supreme Court, it was confirmed by the TCI Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT).

"His arrest was sought in relation to an ongoing investigation by the TCI into issues arising from Sir Robin Auld’s 2008-09 Commission of Inquiry relating to alleged corruption and maladministration," Smith said in a release to the media on Friday.

Misick was implicated in large-scale corruption in Turks and Caicos that led to the suspension of  the democratic government in the TCI by the United Kingdom.

He faces several “serious charges” relating to corruption and maladministration in TCI, according to a statement from the SIPT.

UK authorities said they were “grateful” to their Brazilian counterparts for their cooperation, and are now seeking Misick’s extradition to Turks and Caicos.

6 Responses to “Brazil police nab former TCI premier Misick”

  • ann (08/12/2012, 14:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    goodness deman
  • shelia (08/12/2012, 14:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They could have done this a long time without dissolving TCI's democracy and infringing on their rights

  • internal affairs (09/12/2012, 17:40) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    I hpoe the UK will also call for a commission of Inquiry into the acting Commissioner of the BVI Police Force and into the present Government and into the behavior of the Governor.Let us wait for the UK on this one
  • tgfdgrft (01/01/2013, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol! Wait on it. Everyone knows who the British are. Arrogant set of twits..
  • tgfdgrft (01/01/2013, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol! Wait on it. Everyone knows who the British are. Arrogant set of twits..
  • tgfdgrft (01/01/2013, 15:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lol! Wait on it. Everyone knows who the British are. Arrogant set of twits..


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