CORWIN Duff (no address given), who pleaded not guilty to robbing taxi driver Arjune Nankumar of $12,500 whilst he was a passenger in the victim’s car on August 28, has been remanded to prison until September 21.
When the defendant appeared before Magistrate Roby Benn yesterday, he said he had, initially, put a $500 bill in his pocket but, on arrival at his destination when he sought to pay the virtual complainant, he did not find the money.
Duff claimed he told Nankumar he would give him the cash the next time he sees him but the latter did not wait.
Police Corporal Joseph, prosecuting, in New Amsterdam Court,objected to bail on the ground that the defendant is a regular offender and was previously convicted for similar offences.
The prosecutor sad Duff was armed with a knife when he staged the robbery.