AGRICOLA taxi driver, Eon Thompson, appeared on Wednesday before Georgetown Magistrate, Faith Mc Gusty, charged with fraudulent conversion, damage to property, and simple larceny.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges, and was ordered to post $125,000 bail.

One of the charges alleges that on Tuesday, April 29, at Georgetown, being solely entrusted to pay $60,000 to the Guyana & Trinidad Mutual Fire & Life Insurance Companies (GTM) for Troy Altram, he fraudulent converted same to his own use and benefit.
Another offence alleges that between April 4 and 29, at Georgetown, Thompson unlawfully and maliciously damaged one car device valued $15,000.

The third allegation is that between April 4 and 29, at Georgetown, he stole two Premier speakers, two other speakers and one car jack, among other items together valued at $448,000, and all being the property of the same virtual complainant (VC).

Police Corporal, Seon Blackman, prosecuting, objected to bail on the grounds that the defendant and VC are known to each other, and if granted bail, the defendant may tamper with the witness. He added that since his commission of the offences, Thompson has not been cooperating with the police.

Thompson, however, pleaded for bail, and requested two weeks to repay the VC. He informed the court that he has three children to take care of, and wanted a speedy conclusion to the matter.

Magistrate Mc Gusty granted him bail on condition that he makes no contact with the victim. He was also bonded to keep the peace pending determination of the matter.

He will make his next court appearance on June 12.
Written By Geeta Rampersaud