THE UNC has filed a complaint to the Integrity Commission regarding state entity Plipdeco’s purchase of PNM Red Fete tickets. A media release on March 27 alleged $20,400 was paid to the PNM for these tickets, which the UNC claimed is an illegal expenditure of taxpayer funds.

The statement says the party’s complaint presents clear documentary evidence of this transaction which was confirmed by an internal memorandum dated February 24. It argues the transaction is an unlawful and unethical use of public money to fund political activities.

“Minister Rohan Sinanan has publicly defended the transaction suggesting such spending falls within Plipdeco’s legal remit,” the UNC said.