A MAN, who allegedly robbed a taxi driver of his motor car at gunpoint, was, on Monday, remanded to prison by Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs – Marcus when he made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Michael Scott of Middle Street, Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

He denied that, on February 12, 2021, at Mandela Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, while being in the company of others, and armed with a dangerous weapon, specifically, a gun, robbed Fajid Khan of one Toyota Allion motor car, HD417, valued at $3M, one Samsung cellphone valued at $75,000, one radio set valued at $100,000, and one driver’s licence.

It is alleged that, on the day in question, Khan, was on duty at City Taxi Service on Vlissengen Road, when he was hired by Scott to transport him to West Ruimveldt. Khan accepted the job, but when he arrived at Mandela Avenue, West Ruimveldt, he was reportedly attacked by Scott and two accomplices.

Khan was held at gunpoint and relieved of his motorcar which contained the other valuables mentioned in the charge. The trio then made good their escape. The matter was reported and the accused was arrested.

Scott was placed in an identification parade where he was positively identified by Khan. The motor car, along with Khan’s other valuables was not recovered. Scott was subsequently charged.

The matter was adjourned until March 15, 2021.