Charge Against Chief Valuation Officer Julian Barrington Dropped

Julian Barrington, Chief Valuation Officer of the Ministry of Finance, had charges of falsifying a property valuation dropped by the court at the request of the Guyana Revenue Authority. The request was granted by Magistrate Fabayo Azore without explanation.

On Wednesday, the charge against Julian Barrington, the Chief Valuation Officer of the Ministry of Finance, regarding a falsified property valuation was dropped. The prosecutor representing the Guyana Revenue Authority presented this request to Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Azore approved the request to withdraw the charge, although no justification for this decision was provided.

The dismissal of the charge against Julian Barrington highlights the discretion exercised by the prosecution in legal proceedings, as no reasons were given for the withdrawal. This case reflects the complexities within the judiciary that can lead to unexpected outcomes without public disclosure.

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