NIS manager arrested in sting operation
- allegedly demanded money to assist businessman with compliance
A 44-year-old manager at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Port Mourant branch was yesterday afternoon arrested following a sting operation by the police in ‘B’ division.
This was after the Manager had allegedly demanded that a popular Corentyne businessman and Contractor pay him $400,000 to help him get his compliance urgently. The businessman was bidding for a contract and needed his compliance to be sorted out by Monday last, in order to be able to bid for the job which was expected to be closed on Monday.
According to information, the businessman approached the manager last Friday and sought his assistance.
The manager in turn agreed but demanded that in order for him to assist the businessman, the man would have to fork up $400,000. He then lowered the figure to $350,000 which was to be handed over when the compliance was ready. However the manager demanded that the money be paid over before he completed the job.
The manager did not live up to his promise to have the compliance ready on time. The businessman in turn lost his chance to bid for the job.
The manager however still insisted that the businessman give him the money, before anything is done. Contact was made yesterday between the two and the businessman agreed that he would pay.
The businessman then contacted the police and reported the matter.
A plan was then hatched to snare the manager in a corrupt transaction.
The money was withdrawn from the bank and initialed by the police. Telephone contacts were made and a prearranged spot was decided for the two to meet to do the transaction.
The police were a distance away when the manager arrived to collect the wad of money. As soon as the police were satisfied that he was in possession of the currency they moved in and nabbed him. He was cautioned and arrested.
Investigations are continuing.
