Integrity Commission closes six cases of potential illicit enrichment against MPs
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Integrity Commission (IC) is reporting that it has closed six cases of potential illicit enrichment or false information against members of parliament (MPs) between April 1, 2018 and March 2026.
The cases were closed after investigations or preliminary enquiries, the IC said in its annual report tabled in the Parliament on Tuesday.
The IC noted that it ruled that one MP be charged/prosecuted for illicit enrichment, while also ruling that no charges be brought against another.
During the period, the IC closed illicit enrichment cases involving one councillor, one permanent secretary, four heads of entities and six public officials.
At the same time, it recommended charges/prosecution against two councillors, one head of entities and one public official.
The IC also highlighted the number of cases where politicians and public officials failed to provide information. It closed 10 such cases against MPs after investigation/preliminary enquiry; two involving senators; four related to councillors; two involving permanent secretaries; and four that involved public officials.
The IC recommended that two MPs be charged/prosecuted for failure to provide information. It also recommended that one senator be charged. One senator and one MP were prosecuted.
