There has been a circulation of misinformation among communities within the Turks and Caicos Islands regarding a senior member of the RTCIPF being investigated for a serious sexual offence.
Commissioner Botting stated that he is disgusted by the whispers of a senior police officer being investigated for sexual assault against a disabled-bodied person. He said that frankly he is appalled that someone would circulate such a terrible untruth which has no basis at all.
He said that he believes the misinformation was intended to discredit the Force and those responsible for sharing the information should hang their heads in shame. Thankfully, most people on the TCI see through such disgraceful and divisive actions and continue to support policing in the work that they do, he added.
Members of the public have said that there are rumors of a police officer being accused of raping a disabled girl and will be charged by the RTCIPF. They have also said that they are disgusted to hear those the rumors as they understand that the girl could not give consent.
According to the rumors, the alleged rape has been ongoing for several years and the Commissioner of Police refuses to release the officer’s name to the public, who was suspended for acts of corruption.
Once again, Commissioner Botting has denied these allegations.
