(Jamaica Observer) TURKS AND CAICOS — Michael Misick former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) was arrested today at the Santos Dumond airport in Rio de Janeiro by the Brazilian Federal Police.
Neil Smith, Governer’s spokesman said Misick was arrested as result of an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol and further warrant issued by Brazilian Supreme Court, it was confirmed by the TCI Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT).
Misick faces a number of serious charges relating to corruption and maladministration in TCI, a British Overseas Territory.
“His arrest was sought in relation to an ongoing investigation by the TCI SIPT into issues arising from Sir Robin Auld’s 2008-09 Commission of Inquiry relating to alleged corruption and maladministration,” Smith said in a release to the media this morning.
The UK authorities are now seeking Misick extradition to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
