Sources close to the Police Force say they are apprehensive that the Asian business woman accused of defrauding a China-based investor will be allowed (through political interference) to leave the country.
The woman, who is accused of misappropriating assets including lands worth $28 million, allegedly attempted to leave Antigua since news of the court case broke.
The inside sources say her attempt was thwarted since the Police have imposed a no-fly order on her at the airport.
However, since she is said to be well connected, the sources say those investigating the matter are afraid the ban on the Chinese woman will be lifted by the political authorities.
In addition to a regular Antigua and Barbuda passport, which is valid until September 28, the woman is alleged to be an economic envoy and hold a diplomatic passport, as well.
Investigators are hoping this travel document, which carries a certain degree of immunity, will be revoked or at least restricted, until the investigation has been completed.
If the accused manages to leave the country and does not return here, it will mean that the investor whom she allegedly defrauded will have an even more difficult time to get ownership of the properties she reportedly registered in her own name.
Interestingly, one of these properties claimed by the investor is rented by a government department. And, according to documents supporting his claim, the Government has either not paid any rent or has paid the rent directly to the accused woman, as the investor has received no payment for its use.
