Broaster Takes Evidence Before Integrity Commission

The Ministry of Defense procurement scandal is now under scrutiny on two fronts. With the Office of the Auditor General only days away from submitting its initial report, the Integrity Commission is pressing ahead with its investigation into corruption allegations against Oscar Mira. News Five has confirmed that Edward Broaster, the UDP’s caretaker for Belize Rural Central, testified before the commission today. Broaster triggered the investigation in late June when he submitted dozens of invoices showing hundreds of ministry payments to businesses reportedly linked to Mira’s siblings. The commission later determined that the evidence was sufficient to launch a formal investigation. It remains unclear how much weight Broaster’s testimony will carry, but his appearance signals that the inquiry is moving forward. With several reviews still underway, the procurement scandal continues to generate questions, but no final findings.

 

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