Former Minister of Natural Resources McAllister Hanchell was earlier today interviewed by members of the SIPT team in Providenciales and charged on grounds which are still unknown to this radio station at this time.
Hanchell in a statement to RTC confirmed today’s events and presumed his innocence.
The former Minister said quote: “I was invited by Special Investigations and Prosecution Team (SIPT) to attend an interview today February 7th, 2012 of which I attended of my own will. I was subsequently charged and will appear before the Chief Magistrate in connection with the charge. I am innocent and will defend this charge. I will not be commenting further at this time.”
Hanchell is the latest in a list of prominent businessmen and women in the country who have been summoned, interviewed and charged by the SIPT during their lengthy investigation process.
