Attorney General Anand Ramlogan told the Trinidad Express Monday his office may soon initiate a criminal investigation into allegations of financial impropriety at State-owned Caribbean New Media Group (CNMG).The AG is already conducting investigations into several state agencies. He has hired a five-member team, which includes two British nationals, to undertake the forensic investigations.
"We intend to pursue vigorously any wrongdoing and to deliver to the people of this country the justice that they seek for what took place under the previous administration," Ramlogan promised when he made the announcement in August.
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"I have received several complaints about financial irregularities at State-owned CNMG. Although I am concentrating on the various forensic and legal audits that have been announced, this may very well be a matter that would engage my attention," Ramlogan told the paper.
CNMG owns and operates three radio and two television stations. It was formed to replace the former public National Broadcasting Network (NBN), which the Manning government shut down in January, 2005.
Ramlogan said some of the alleged irregularities include election spending and coverage and certain "questionable contracts and transactions" that were entered into under the Manning administration.
"It's clear that internal checks and balances may need to be reviewed," he said.
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