Auditor General Larry Dennis plans to sue Minister of Labour and Immigration Derrick Burgess for alleged libel.

He told The Royal Gazette tonight that he has instructed lawyer Alan Dunch to take action over comments Mr. Burgess made at a PLP rally last week, in which the Minister accused Mr. Dennis of criminal conduct.

Mr. Burgess alleged Mr. Dennis received stolen goods in reference to a leaked police file about allegations of corruption at the Bermuda Housing Corporation.

The Auditor General - the Island’s independent financial watchdog - has seen his office raided by Police twice this year. He was detained for 24 hours after the first swoop and put on Police bail until today, but has never been charged with any offence.