Very well done Winston.
I think you may have found the connection for, what I personally see as, a highly questionable high risk investment where personal gain may (or may not) have played a role. I wonder if this is a scandal in the making? This weekend when I have more time I will delve deeper into this. As some of you may know my background is Investment Banking.
Edit: I should point out that Barber is a very common last name and there may be no connection whatsoever.