Harney Motors to Repay $10 Million Following Vehicle Scandal

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that one of the car dealerships implicated in the ongoing vehicle scandal has agreed to repay $10 million to the government.

Although PM Browne did not identify the company in his Facebook post, we are reliably informed that it is Harney Motors.

The company has reportedly entered into a restitution agreement following weeks of investigations into unauthorized duty-free vehicle transactions.

In a post shared to his official Facebook page early Thursday morning, Browne confirmed that restitution had been secured and that the government expected additional recoveries from another dealership currently under audit.

“One of the car dealers has agreed to pay back $10 million. The other is being audited, and we expect a few more millions,” Browne wrote. “This contrasts with the hundreds of millions stolen under the UPP administration with no prospect of recovery.”

The repayment comes amid a widening investigation into one of the most high-profile corruption controversies in recent years. The scandal, which has already triggered the resignation of Comptroller of Customs Raju Boddu and several departmental transfers, revolves around the alleged misuse of duty-free concessions and the improper sale and transfer of government vehicles.

The Prime Minister has repeatedly vowed to recover every cent of public funds lost in the scheme, emphasizing that his administration is committed to transparency and accountability.

While Harney Motors’ repayment marks a significant breakthrough in restitution efforts, questions remain about the full extent of the losses and whether additional government officials or private entities will face disciplinary or legal action.

The government has yet to release a detailed statement outlining the terms of the $10 million settlement or the expected timeline for additional recoveries.