THE GUYANA Police Force (GPF) has contacted the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to assist in locating the ex-Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light, Aeshwar Deonarine, who is wanted by the police for charges in relation to stealing money from the GPL, and who was not present in court earlier this week when the matter was called.President of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), Carvil Duncan, and Deonarine are accused of last year robbing the power company of money by paying themselves

bonuses and transferring funds into their personal bank accounts without the approval of the board of the company. Duncan was invited last year to provide the police with statements into the matter, and he had told reporters that he was not going to repay the funds, since he was entitled to the money, having worked at the company for a prolonged period without payment.

After the Government became aware of the malpractice while conducting an audit of the company, the DCEO was sent on leave to facilitate the process of an inquiry. He subsequently left the country, and this was confirmed by Government and police seniors, who said there was no reason for the man to be barred from leaving the country, as he had not been charged.

It is unclear how the matter will proceed. Deonarine had indicated that he was willing to repay the funds taken from the power company, but that has not yet been done. Deonarine is said to be in Canada.