Over the past few weeks, we've exposed a string of politically connected companies favored with multi-million dollar BDF supply contracts. We've reported extensively on corporate clusters linked to former Ministers Oscar Mira and Florencio Marin.
But tonight, there is a new twist. Sources have pointed us to the RSL Group—a company linked directly to Cabinet Secretary Stuart Leslie. Formed in late 2025, the business lists Stuart Leslie and Roel Cabrera as principals, with three of their initials corresponding to the company name.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed that RSL Group has been supplying a variety of seasonings to the BDF for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. While the monetary value appears small, it raises a major question: was even the Cabinet Secretary getting in on the procurement action? Leslie flatly denies any self-dealing. Speaking with us by phone, the CabSec stated the company is owned by a long-time family friend and that he was only asked to act as a director. He maintains he hasn't earned a dollar from the venture, had no knowledge of the bid to supply the BDF, and never made a call to influence the bidding process.
According to Leslie, the company followed standard procedures and submitted a bid. While they didn't win the primary contract, he says they were eventually called back to provide specific items.
