Criminal probe recommended for TCI premier

Investigations into allegations of corruption in the Turks and Caicos Islands has recommended a criminal probe into the conduct of the territory\'s former premier.



British Foreign Office minister Chris Bryant said the commission of inquiry found a need for urgent and wide-ranging systemic change.



The commission, led by retired judge Sir Robin Auld, has recommended launching criminal investigations in relation to former premier Michael Misick and four of his ministers.



Mr. Misick has previously denied any wrongdoing.



Earlier this year, the UK Government announced that it intended to suspend part of the TCI constitution and impose direct rule through the governor in an effort to clean up the system.