BERBICE taxi-driver, Basheer Mohamed called ‘Sugar’ was, on Wednesday, found guilty of three counts of rape committed on an underaged girl and will know his fate come March 6, 2023.

Mohamed formerly of East Canefield, East Canje, Berbice was on trial before Justice Navindra Singh at the Berbice High Court for the rape of a child under 16 years, which occurred on three occasions between August 1- December 7, 2020.

After deliberating for two hours, a 12-member jury found Mohamed guilty of all three counts.
The state is represented by prosecutor, Nafeeza Baig.

According to reports, it is alleged that, during the period mentioned in the charge, the child was left in the care of Mohamed. It is alleged that Mohamed raped her while her mother was out.

Mohamed reportedly threatened to kill the child’s mother if she confided in her relatives. However, the victim’s aunt became aware of what had happened and reported the matter to the police.