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Mar 06, 2015 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News
A religious leader found himself before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry after he was charged with fraudulently converting a large sum of money.
Pandit Krishnanlall Persaud pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that between July 1 and July 31, 2013, being entrusted with US$8000, property of Navlankar Nohar, he fraudulently converted same to his own use and benefit.
Persaud who resides at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, was represented by Attorney Jerome Khan.
Prosecutor Michael Grant objected to bail, citing the amount of money that was allegedly stolen. He also highlighted the prevalence and nature of the offence.
Despite the prosecution’s objections, the magistrate granted the defendant bail to the tune of $125,000.
The Pandit was ordered to lodge his passport and report to the Brickdam Police Station every fortnight.
He will make his next court appearance on April 1.
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