The Guyana Police Force on Friday said it is probing allegations against a senior officer, though that individual was not named.
However, earlier Friday, Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond confirmed that officials are aware of the allegations leveled against the Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), Deputy Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh.
See below the full release from the Guyana Police Force:
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) wishes to inform the public that a report has been received containing allegations of rape and threatening behaviour against a senior officer of the Force.
Following receipt of the report, Commissioner of Police, Dr. Clifton Hicken, established a team to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations.
The Guyana Police Force wishes to assure the public that the allegations are being treated with the seriousness they warrant and that the investigation will be conducted professionally, impartially and in accordance with established procedures.
The Force remains committed to ensuring that the investigative process is allowed to proceed fairly and that due process is afforded to all parties involved.
Further information will be provided as necessary.
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