Teen arrested for absconding with $8.2M in workers’ salaries

A District Development Officer (DDO) within the Accounting Unit of the Region Nine Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has been arrested for running away with over $8.2 million in workers’ salaries.
The 18-year-old of Aishalton Village, South Rupununi was arrested as Police pursue the embezzlement probe.
Reports are that on May 25, a total of $8.2 million, along with pay sheets for May 2021 salaries, was handed over to the DDO, as payment for Government employees within the Aishalton District.
However, on June 2, several employees within Aishalton District complained of not receiving their salaries. This resulted in an internal investigation which revealed that a total of $867,144 was missing.
An initial search for the teen proved futile as he had fled the Aishalton District. A report was made to the Police on June 8, and he was arrested at another location. Investigations are ongoing.