Groden accuses Warner of fraud

[truetrini]

Ex-FIFA VP allegedly pocketed bribe in Government office
By Lasana Liburd (wired868)

Add fraud to the numerous allegations—many of them substantiated—made against Jack Warner, Minister of Works and Infrastructure and ex-FIFA Vice President, over the years.

Accusations of corruption against Warner are nothing new. But the identity of Warner's latest accuser might raise fresh questions about the Chaguanas West MP's behavior during and after the visit of former Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed Bin Hammam.

Current Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) General Secretary Richard Groden claimed, in an affidavit for FIFA which was leaked exclusively to Wired868, that Warner put US$40,000 (TT$243,200)—supposedly meant for the benefit of local football—into a drawer in his MP's office. The money, which was given by Bin Hammam, was declared by FIFA to be a bribe.


The affidavit was leaked to Wired868 last month by a source within the football fraternity. But it can only now be revealed after the sender consented to it being published.

Groden, who was also charged by FIFA for his behavior on 11 August 2011 but let off with a warning on 14 October 2011, said he never heard anything about the cash-stuffed envelope since.

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[royal]

......... oh dear,what can the matter be..

[weary1969]

......... oh dear,what can the matter be..

Not 1 ting it is a plot by Generation vex 2 undermine d Hon MP and Chairman b4 d election on Fri.

[PATRIOT]

Not 1 ting it is a plot by Generation vex 2 undermine d Hon MP and Chairman b4 d election on Fri.
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I agree with the plot aspect... I mean, look at the timing of this release    ... on the eve of the UNC elections, with the goodly gentleman seekly re-election as Chairman of the Party     ... however I don't think iz Gen. Vex... I believe it is the work of the Sinister Slate called UNC Soldiers  who are supporting the main contender to the MOWT  ... but I am sure that all will be revealed in the fullness of time  ent?

[D.H.W]

Lol things sweet yes. Warner love money too much.

[weary1969]

Not 1 ting it is a plot by Generation vex 2 undermine d Hon MP and Chairman b4 d election on Fri.

I agree with the plot aspect... I mean, look at the timing of this release    ... on the eve of the UNC elections, with the goodly gentleman seekly re-election as Chairman of the Party     ... however I don't think iz Gen. Vex... I believe it is the work of the Sinister Slate called UNC Soldiers  who are supporting the main contender to the MOWT  ... but I am sure that all will be revealed in the fullness of time  ent?
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So is not only Generation Vex. So d GOPIO man runnin for Chairman?

[E-man]

kinda wondering if the money was handed over by the CFU Asst. General Secretary, why didn't he take it back to them instead of Warner?

"He said CFU Assistant General Secretary Debbie Minguell and Event Coordinator Jason Sylvester handed him the bribe in a foyer of the hotel."

[Sam]

Great job Lasana !!!! ......

Richard Groden is sounding a little suspecious. Either way ah glad how things unfolding.

Jack might sue Lasana again !!!!!

That man ugly and greedy and you cant be both.

Jack, Camps and Groden should get jailed. And Anil Roberts fired and discarded.

Only crooks in T&T boy.... ah wonder what Kamla go say now.... "till death do us part"....

[Errol]

Lasana will give Warner a heart-attack one day !!!!..

It good..

 

[spideybuff]

So what wrong with Warner doing that if Groden can't say what happen to it after? It was cash. Jack will just say he had a meeting to go to and left it in his drawer for safe keeping. After his meeting, the money went where it was supposed to go.

This not helping build a case against Jack and Groden know that. He just say something without really saying anything.

[pardners]

So what wrong with Warner doing that if Groden can't say what happen to it after? It was cash. Jack will just say he had a meeting to go to and left it in his drawer for safe keeping. After his meeting, the money went where it was supposed to go.

This not helping build a case against Jack and Groden know that. He just say something without really saying anything.

True

[Jack Horner]

Bad timing and no one cares.

[diamondtrim]

So what wrong with Warner doing that if Groden can't say what happen to it after? It was cash. Jack will just say he had a meeting to go to and left it in his drawer for safe keeping. After his meeting, the money went where it was supposed to go.

This not helping build a case against Jack and Groden know that. He just say something without really saying anything.

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!

[Football supporter]

So what wrong with Warner doing that if Groden can't say what happen to it after? It was cash. Jack will just say he had a meeting to go to and left it in his drawer for safe keeping. After his meeting, the money went where it was supposed to go.

In which case, Jack will be able to show documented proof of where the money was deposited/donated. It wasn't his money (allegedly)so it should have gone somewhere

This not helping build a case against Jack and Groden know that. He just say something without really saying anything.

[Big Magician]

Fu#king JOKERS.. and we is CU#TS

[Trinitozbone]

Strange I did not see this in the newspapers! Like jack threat to sue have them running scared? Or did they hold it for after the UNC elections? Jack must be saying Et tu Groden? No wonder he only got a slap on his wrist from FIFA! He squealed on Jack! What a  Joke! It is just not funny! When will this saga come to an end?

[Tallman]

CLICK HERE to download a copy of Groden's supplemental affirmation.
Courtesy of Wired868

[Football supporter]

This was why Lasana was so vexed about Gibbs saying the investigation cleared Warner and the DPP saying evidence was threadbare.

Although this is an affidavit to FIFA, it is still written testimony that can be repeated to the police. Coupled with the video evidence and the statements made by the two Trini CFU employees (Debbie & Jason??) there must be more than enough to enter into a full investigation.

Everyone keeps blaming the police and the government, but the people are letting this happen. I honestly don't know how citizens can force the issue when clearly, there is no political will to end corruption. The press and media just let things slide, but somehow the people's attention must be focused on these areas. Nobody is even attempting to hide this misuse of power.

I also heard today that every single appointment to government boards has gone to an Indian. Maybe this is on merit, but you have to wonder. And all of the people who had press columns and repeatedly criticised the PNM government have received government appointments since the election, leaving a void in press criticism of the new government.

[Bourbon]

Everyone keeps blaming the police and the government, but the people are letting this happen. I honestly don't know how citizens can force the issue when clearly, there is no political will to end corruption. The press and media just let things slide, but somehow the people's attention must be focused on these areas. Nobody is even attempting to hide this misuse of power.

That there is the crux of the matter

Oh well...say what...

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