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Alleged cop bribing case…Statements to be filed in three weeks
City Magistrate Judy Latchman instructed that the prosecution serve statements on the defence, in
CHARGED: Veersammy Narine
the matter for which city hotel owner Veersammy Narine is accused of bribing a detective attached to the Major Crimes Investigations Unit for him to suppress evidence in a murder case.
It is alleged that on August 20, at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown, Narine, 52, of Bourda, Georgetown, offered Detective Inspector Suraj Singh, an officer employed by the state, the sum of $400,000, as a reward or inducement for him to show favour to Dennis Veersammy in relation to his principal’s affair.
The Magistrate’s order comes a few days after the defendant was granted bail by the High Court. The statements will be disclosed to Attorney Glenn Hanoman, who is representing the defendant, on September 30.
Narine is believed to be a relative of Berbice businessman, Dennis Veerasammy, one of the three men charged for the murder of Shameer Ali Mursalin, a former businessman. Mursalin called ‘Kazac’ a trader formerly of Grant 1805 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice was fatally shot to the head on October 24, 2015.
According to reports, police were investigating a report of threatening language and damage to property at Mursalin’s home. However, when police arrived at the home and called out for him they reportedly got no response. It was reported that police officers ventured into the yard and found Mursalin’s body lying in a pool of blood.
It was reported that Narine turned up at the CID Headquarters on August 20, to hand over $100,000 of a $400,000 sum, to the policeman. According to reports, after appearing to agree to the offer, the detective notified his superiors and a trap was arranged. Narine was taken into custody when he showed up with the cash.
Police reportedly have video and audio evidence of the accused offering the bribe and handing over the money.
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