PHILIPSBURG: --- An internal investigation is currently underway at the Ministry of Justice while a senior civil servant attached to the Ministry has been placed on desk duty.
Information reaching SMN News alleges that the senior civil servant has impregnated three immigration officers who willingly and knowingly entered into a relationship with him.
SMN News learned that the director of the immigration and border patrol services was made aware of the situation and immediately launched an investigation.
SMN News sent an email to Minister of Justice Anna Richardson on Tuesday evening, which she acknowledged receipt of during the Council of Minister's press briefing on Wednesday. Minister Richardson said that if the “women” immigration officers felt they were taken advantage of then they should file a complaint with the Integrity Chamber, and she guaranteed that justice will be served. Minister Richardson further explained that she once met with the Integrity Chamber and has been showing her aim to develop a Ministry that aligns itself as law-abiding citizens. The Minister did not confirm or deny if the situation exists within her ministry, however, she has called on everyone not to put a spectacle on a situation where all the information is not provided or clear. The Minister said persons who feel that they have been taken advantage of should speak to internal affairs, integrity chamber, or the new platform she will soon launch to deal with allegations that are floating around.
