A 57-year-old employee of the Ministry of Finance is expected to appear before a Master of the High Court, charged with Forgery and Uttering a Forged Document.
The complainant in the matter, PC Edwards, attached to the Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau (ACIB), appeared virtually before Master Indira Chinebass, on Tuesday 22nd April, 2025, to present the charges.
The accused in the matter, Kathy-Ann Thompson, is scheduled to appear in court on Friday 16th May, 2025, for the continuation of legal proceedings.
In June 2024, a financial institution contacted the Ministry of Finance to verify the authenticity of a job letter, allegedly submitted by an employee of the Investments Division via email.
Upon examination, it was confirmed that the document had not been issued by the Ministry of Finance and an official report was made to the ACIB – White Collar Crime Division, in July 2024.
The investigation was spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner of Police, ‘Intelligence and Investigations’, Suzette Martin and Assistant Commissioner of Police, White Collar Crime, Denis Knutt, coordinated by Snr. Supt. Singh and Insp. Seepersad and included WPC Antoine, and PCs Edwards and Alleyne, of the ACIB.
Assistance was also sought from the Cyber and Social Media Unit and the Special Branch.
One female suspect was arrested in connection with the matter during the course of the investigation.
Thompson was charged with the offences following advice received from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service remains resolute in its commitment to investigating all reports of criminal activity, particularly white-collar crime and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice through the proper legal channels.
Corporate Communications Unit
April 25th, 2025