Following a complex and protracted investigation, investigators from the Anti-Corruption Commission
have on 15th July 2024 charged the following persons:

Marc Edward CHIN, aged 36 years, a former public officer of Newlands, Grand Cayman is charged with
the following offences:

1. BREACH OF TRUST, contrary to section 13 of the Anti-Corruption Act (2019 Revision);
2. FRAUD ON THE GOVERNMENT, contrary to section 11(1) Anti-Corruption Act (2016, 2018 and
   2019 revisions);
3. CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD ON THE GOVERNMENT, Contrary to section 11(1) and 52 Anti-
   Corruption Act (2019 revision); and
4. MISCONDUCT IN A PUBLIC OFFICE, contrary to Common Law.

Keron Leanard WATLER, aged 30 years of East End, Grand Cayman is charged with the following
offences:

1. BREACH OF TRUST, contrary to section 13 of the Anti-Corruption Act (2019 Revision); and
2. CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT FRAUD ON THE GOVERNMENT, Contrary to section 11(1) and 52 Anti-
   Corruption Act (2019 revision).

Shomar Peabo BAZIL, aged 28 years of Lower Valley, Grand Cayman is charged with the following
offence:
CAYMAN ISLANDS

1. Bribery of a public officer Contrary to section 10 Anti-Corruption Act (2019 revision).

All three persons will appear at Court at 10:00am on Tuesday, 6th August 2024. No further information will be released, at this time.

END.

About the Anti-Corruption Commission

The Anti-Corruption Commission (“ACC”) was established by the Anti-Corruption Act (“the Act”) which came into effect on 1 January 2010 (and which has since been amended several times). The ACC is responsible for administering the Act. The mission of the ACC is “To enhance the stability, prosperity and reputation of the Cayman Islands by sustaining the confidence and trust of the community in the integrity and good governance of its government and public institutions through fighting corruption with just, fair and effective investigations.”