ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, May 19, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government has described as “false and not authentic” a document being circulated under the title “Antigua and Barbuda Embassy Gazette” and dated July 14, this year.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not originate from the government “and does not represent any official action or position of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
“We strongly urge the public to desist from circulating this false document and to treat it as misinformation. All official information should be verified through legitimate government channels.”
In the document, persons are urged to make an acceptance fee of EC$300 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) “for the authorization of your package under the Registry of the Federal Embassy for all Promotional Relief Funds”.
It said that the fee will cover all legal aspects concerning the government and the authorization of the goods.
But the ministry is dismissing the fraudulent document said it “ remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the accurate dissemination of public information.
“ We thank the public for their continued cooperation,” the statement said.
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