UK worried about British Virgin Islands after inquiry launched into alleged corruption
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab lists concerns, including misappropriation of pandemic funds, political interference and discovery of cocaine worth more than $250m
18 January 2021 - 20:40
London — Britain is concerned about governance in the British Virgin Islands, foreign secretary Dominic Raab said on Monday, adding that an independent commission of inquiry had been set up to look into allegations of corruption.
The British Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico, is a remnant of former British Empire. The territory operates a parliamentary democracy and is self-governing...
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