WATCH: Government Launches Systemwide Probe into Customs and Revenue Departments
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that his administration will be launching a comprehensive investigation into the Customs and Revenue Departments, amid growing concerns about irregularities and possible corruption within the system.
Browne said the probe will extend across all departments within the revenue service, with the goal of identifying weaknesses, rooting out misconduct, and restoring full integrity to government operations.
According to the Prime Minister, the government is determined to ensure that the nation’s tax and customs systems operate with full transparency and accountability. He confirmed that the investigation will include both internal audits and external oversight mechanisms, designed to expose any wrongdoing and strengthen procedures.
As part of this effort, Browne revealed that private citizens will be engaged to work alongside Customs officers, providing an additional layer of monitoring and independent verification. This measure, he said, is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and increase public confidence in the department’s operations.
The announcement follows heightened public attention surrounding recent developments within the Customs Division, including the sudden resignation of Comptroller Raju Boddu and reports of procedural breaches in vehicle imports.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption, pledging that the findings of the investigation will guide decisive reforms across the public sector.
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