Charge Against Chief Valuation Officer Julian Barrington Dropped

Julian Barrington, Chief Valuation Officer of the Ministry of Finance, had the charge of making a falsified property valuation against him dropped on Wednesday. The Guyana Revenue Authority requested to withdraw the charge, and the request was granted by Magistrate Fabayo Azore without any explanation.

On Wednesday, the charge of providing a falsified property valuation against Julian Barrington, the Chief Valuation Officer of the Ministry of Finance, was officially dropped. This decision was announced during a court session held by Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. The prosecutor representing the Guyana Revenue Authority indicated that the authority wished to withdraw the charge, a request that was approved by Magistrate Azore. However, no rationale was given for this withdrawal.

In summary, the withdrawal of the charge against Julian Barrington highlights a significant development within the Guyana Revenue Authority, though the lack of explanation raises questions regarding the decision-making process. As the situation unfolds, it remains crucial to monitor potential implications for the officers involved and the authority’s operations.

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