A 54-year-old man (no address given) was yesterday refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on a simple larceny charge. Errol Adams pleaded not guilty to the charge that said on December 16 at Brickdam, Georgetown, he stole $2M in cash, property of the Ministry of Local Government.
The prosecution alleged that on the day in question, the driver who is attached to Ministry of Local Government parked the car on the opposite side of Star Computers on Brickdam. At that time he left the said cash in his vehicle and went to conduct businesses at the company.
However, a nearby constable saw Adams entering the car and took a photograph of him. The constable made attempts to arrest the accused man, but he managed to escape. Investigations were carried out which led to the defendant’s home and he was arrested and charged.
Defence counsel Mr. Paul Fung-A-Fat told the court that his client had been locked up for six days and was never placed on an identification parade.
Bail was opposed by Police Prosecutor Bharat Mangru on the grounds of the seriousness and prevalence of the offence.
The father of seven was remanded to prison and the matter was adjourned to April 17 for statements.