SIPT Confiscation Hearing Set for Monday as Crown Pursues $129 Million
Former Premier Michael Misick, McAllister “Piper” Hanchell and Thomas Chalmers “Chal” Misick face financial proceedings before newly appointed judge
Confiscation proceedings involving former Premier Michael Misick, former Cabinet minister McAllister “Piper” Hanchell and attorney Thomas Chalmers “Chal” Misick are scheduled to begin tomorrow, Monday, October 26, before newly appointed ad hoc judge Justice Raymond Colin Williams.
The proceedings mark another significant stage in the long-running Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) corruption case, following the convictions and sentencing of the three men earlier this year.
According to published reports, the Crown is pursuing confiscation orders potentially exceeding $129 million, comprising approximately $40 million against Michael Misick, $6 million against Hanchell and more than $83 million against Thomas Chalmers Misick.
The figures represent reported claims by the Crown, not amounts already ordered or recovered. The court will determine whether confiscation orders should be made and, if so, the amounts payable.
Newly Appointed Judge to Preside
Justice Williams, a jurist from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, was appointed on October 15 to oversee the proceedings.
He previously served as Director of Public Prosecutions in his home country and has held judicial appointments in Belize and the Eastern Caribbean.
His appointment follows the original SIPT trial, which was presided over by Justice Rajendra Narine.
On February 4, 2026, the three men were convicted of offences arising from corruption and money laundering allegations connected to development transactions in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Michael Misick was convicted of three bribery offences, Hanchell of two bribery offences and Thomas Chalmers Misick of four money laundering offences.
They were subsequently sentenced in May, with Michael Misick receiving four years and 26 days in prison, Hanchell three years and Thomas Chalmers Misick four years.
Court to Determine Financial Claims
The confiscation proceedings will address the financial consequences of the men's convictions rather than reconsidering the question of criminal guilt.
Under the applicable proceeds of crime legislation, the court may order the payment of sums determined to represent financial benefits obtained from criminal conduct, subject to the statutory requirements and evidence presented.
The hearing is scheduled to commence on Monday, October 26, when Justice Williams is expected to begin considering the Crown's applications.
The court has yet to determine what amounts, if any, the three men will be
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