Imbert, AG: EFCL probe on

However he added, “Notwithstanding my refusal to associate with his allegations, an audit is in progress.” Imbert said his ministry is handling the audit but he could not say when it would be completed.

Al-Rawi said the investigation is being partly conducted by his ministry, contingent upon the outcome of an investigation being conducted by the Finance Ministry’s Central Audit CommitteeUnit into EFCL.

“When that matter is brought conclusion, all the matters will be taken,” he stated. Al-Rawi explained that in the event there is a recommendation for prosecution or action, “the key will be to ensure the correct action is taken and that one does prejudice the action that can be taken. He said this was relevant to any consideration of making details of the investigation public.

The AG said he attended an emergency meeting of the EFCL board and was not summoned to attend any meeting as alleged in certain media reports. Al-Rawi said he spoke with Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and Education Minister Anthony Garcia when the allegations were made.

He said there are two dimensions to address, the first being to vindicate people if there has been no wrongdoing; and the second, to ensure there is propriety and due process in the event that wrong doing has in fact occurred.