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Forensic Review Finds $11.4 Million in WASA Water-Trucking Irregularities

A forensic review found TT$11.4 million in irregularities in WASA water-trucking operations between 2019 and 2024. The Public Utilities Ministry says matters will be referred to the Attorney General.

Photo via Express · from Gonzales calls for criminal probe into WASA water-trucking

3 reports from 3 outlets · First reported Sun, Oct 18

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Ernst & Young’s review found about TT$11.4 million in irregularities in WASA water-trucking operations between 2019 and 2024.
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The review identified 450 unsupported invoices worth TT$30.1 million, alongside weak oversight and missing records, according to Barry Padarath.
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Padarath said several matters from the utility probes will be sent to the Attorney General.
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Marvin Gonzales called for a criminal investigation, while Clyde Elder rejected his allegations and defended higher trucking spending.
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Oct 19, 2026

Minister Barry Padarath: WASA Water-Trucking Probe Uncovers Millions In Unsupported Invoices

Minister of Public Utilities Barry Padarath says an Ernst & Young forensic review found 450 unsupported invoices worth TT$30.1 million and about TT$11.4 million in irregularities in WASA’s water-trucking operations between 2019 and 2024. He said the report points to weak oversight, missing records and possible fraud under the former administration, in response to Marvin Gonzales’ remarks in the budget debate.

Oct 19, 2026

Gonzales calls for criminal probe into WASA water-trucking

Opposition MP Marvin Gonzales has called for a criminal investigation into WASA, alleging illegal water-trucking operations are wasting millions while many communities still lack reliable pipe-borne water. Speaking in the budget debate, he also questioned higher spending on trucking, reduced WASA funding and reports of discoloured water damaging appliances and clothes.

Oct 19, 2026

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Former public utilities minister Marvin Gonzales has called for a criminal investigation into alleged water trucking corruption at WASA, saying some employees may be withholding pipeborne water to create business for contractors. He also questioned a rise in water trucking spending to $82.7 million and alleged double payments through tank farms, while Minister Clyde Elder rejected the claims and defended the higher allocation.

Forensic Review Finds $11.4 Million in WASA Water-Trucking Irregularities

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