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IDAC Ramsamy Expose & Destroy Adv Andrea Johnson and Shamila Batohi.

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Summary of Main Arguments and Claims (IDAC Testimony and Allegations)

Misleading testimony allegations

Ramsey Ram(samy) alleges that Advocate Andrea Johnson gave misleading testimony to the commission regarding the “McQuella/Mquella” case. In particular, Ram(samy) claims Johnson:

  • Did not disclose that Ram(samy) raised concerns from the outset and continued raising them.
  • Was responsible for “Project Diversion,” under which (as Ram(samy) claims) the investigation/team handling the case was structured unusually.
  • Handpicked Ram(samy), believing the individual would not question or challenge decisions because of perceived seniority/role—while Ram(samy) and the lead investigator allegedly questioned the project from the start.

SOPs and operational manual dispute

Ram(samy) says Johnson instructed the preparation of documents that allegedly did not comply with IDAC SOPs.

During cross-examination/interjection, commissioners referenced an IDAC “Investigating Directorate Against Corruption Operations Manual” that includes signatures and versions (dated and disseminated), concluding that SOPs exist.

Ram(samy)’s position is that the manual and procedures exist “on paper,” but Johnson allegedly constantly deviated from them—often with intimidation and adverse consequences for anyone who resisted.

Intimidation and retaliation claims

Ram(samy) describes an office culture where commands/instructions could change midstream (described as “flip-flop” and alleged to be a pattern).

If prosecutors contradicted Johnson’s instructions, Ram(samy) claims staff faced:

  • Intimidation
  • Internal unlawful investigations
  • Career harm (with references to stress and counseling records at the NPA, and claims of redundancy after objecting to Johnson and Mr. Perumal)

Ram(samy) further claims Section 28 lacks checks and balances, making it “exceptionally invasive,” compared to privacy-invasive powers under other criminal procedure frameworks—while still arguing that constitutional safeguards apply.

Central accusation: misuse of decision-making / lack of checks and balances

Ram(samy) argues that the IDAC structure is intended to provide checks (multi-disciplinary teams/panels), but that Johnson allegedly interfered so those safeguards were not truly applied.

The argument is framed as non-adherence to existing governance mechanisms, rather than an absence of formal procedures.

Mandate interpretation and case-selection framework

Ram(samy) discusses IDAC’s mandate and how section interpretation is understood internally, claiming:

  • IDAC is meant to investigate serious/high-profile/complex corruption and related financial/commercial crime.
  • The case may be serious/high-profile/complex (Ram(samy) notes possible uncertainty about the commission’s debate, but states they were instructed to understand it this way).
  • Additional directives and a “case selection criteria” guide existed (issued by Johnson and Mr. Matthew Sissoko).

Process for a Section 27 referral (and alleged irregularities in the “crime intelligence” stream)

Ram(samy) outlines how a Section 27 referral is supposed to be handled under SOP/case-selection criteria:

  1. Prosecutors assess mandate.
  2. Draft mandate certificates and/or memoranda if outside mandate.
  3. Seek authorization for Section 28/2813-type investigation steps only after the authorization pathway.
  4. Draft investigation plans and evidential reports.

Ram(samy) claims the crime intelligence Section 27 referral deviated from required procedures. While the deviations are said not necessarily to make the process “irregular” if the substance was complied with, the deviations are alleged to have enabled manipulation.

July 2023 alleged secrecy instruction

Ram(samy) claims that when a Section 27 referral was received (in July 2023), Johnson told the team that no one was to know they were handling the matter due to sensitivity. The team was allegedly instructed to:

  • Handle evidence copies/return originals
  • Follow step-by-step authorization requirements

Concerns raised with DPCI and timing of escalation

Ram(samy) alleges:

  • Concerns were reported to the DPCI after a June 30 arrest/first appearance
  • Documents about unlawful instructions began being collected in August 2025
  • When a new NDPP was appointed (later stated as Advocate Shamila Batohi), Ram(samy) believed escalation earlier would have been ineffective because prior reporting/grievance processes were allegedly squashed
  • After Johnson testified publicly, Ram(samy) notified the DPCI again, alleging Johnson lied to a committee and that the allegation was supported by “proof” (no supporting documents are detailed in the provided subtitle text)

Section 27 authorization and progression described

Ram(samy) states that after mandate consideration and authorization steps:

  • An investigation plan/prosecutorial plan was drafted
  • After the investigation concluded, an evidential report was produced linking statements/evidence to elements of offences
  • The state advocate was allegedly removed and another deputy director allocated
  • Authorization requests and enrollment/docket registration followed

Presenters / Contributors (Named in the Subtitles)

  • Ramsey Ram(samy) (witness/testifying)
  • Advocate Andrea Johnson (accused; testified; IDAC role)
  • Mr. Perumal (named as influencing/deviating decisions)
  • Mr. Mansa Ropesu / Mansa Rapesu (lead investigator, as stated)
  • DPCI officer (unnamed individual)
  • Advocate Santos Manilal / Advocate Manila (DPP/DDPP role referenced)
  • Advocate Peter Serunia / Serena Serinia (DDPP; joined on McQuella/Mquella cases, as stated)
  • Advocate Joy Schluo (approached/concerned; named)
  • Advocate Matibi (new NDPP appointed; referenced)
  • Advocate Shamila Batohi (identified as the NDPP referenced)
  • Advocate Matthew Sissoko (head of investigations and operations; signed manual; also cited regarding procedures)
  • Mr. Dylan Per(l) / Dylan Peral / Dylan Per (named as chief investigator at meeting, as stated)
  • Mr. Matthew Sysoko (appears to be a repeated/misspelled reference to Sissoko)
  • Mr. Taman(n)ia Benang / Tam(n)ania Benang (investigator, as stated)
  • Ms. Soo (head of investigations, as stated)
  • Chair / Commissioners (tribunal figures; not individually named in subtitles)
  • Advocate Seagull (appears as a commissioner/interjector name)
  • Mr. Cesco (name appears in approval/authorization flow; possibly a misrecognition)
  • Advocate Chancel(l)or / Advocate Chancell (named as signing Section authorization in described steps)

Note: Some names appear misspelled due to auto-generated subtitles; the list reflects names as they appear in the provided text.

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