CLAIMS OF MASSIVE CORRUPTION IN TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS AIRED IN COURT
February 1st, 2016
Claims of massive corruption in the sun-soaked Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) are finally being aired in court. More than six years after investigators declared endemic malfeasance had brought the UK overseas territory to the brink of bankruptcy, its flamboyant former Premier Michael Misick is on trial accused of enriching himself by USD28 million. Gemma Handy reports.
Private jets, designer clothing shopping sprees and stays in some of the world's most luxurious hotels: former TCI Premier Michael Misick’s lavish life was outlined in eye-popping ...
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