Jasmine case: defence challenges bribery claims against former Minister Christophe Emmanuel

The determination of which railings at the Keys in Sucker Garden and at Prins Bernhard Bridge near Bush Road needed repairs was made by VROMI personnel, who conducted inspections and identified the problems, Christophe Emmanuel’s lawyer argues. PHILIPSBURG--The defence of former Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure VROMI Christophe Emmanuel challenged key bribery allegations last week in the “Jasmine” investigation, disputing claims that reference to “grafted mangoes” and a room in Jordan Village were coded payments tied to official permits.