As the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office continues to release interviews conducted during the ongoing investigation into possible corruption within Key West government, the focus on Chief Building Official Raj Ramsingh and his brother, former City Attorney Ron Ramsingh, has become more intense.
Throughout the FBI interviews, several common themes emerged. For instance, irregularities with building permits. Many interviewees discussed instances where standard permitting procedures were allegedly bypassed or altered, often involving Raj Ramsingh. There are mentions of permits being approved without proper reviews, inspections not being conducted, records being altered in the TRAKIT software system, and potential conflicts of interest involving Ramsingh’s side business. Specific properties and permits are frequently referenced.
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