RAVINDRA Totaram, also known as Ravin, a 23-year-old labourer of Lot 150 Johanna South, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne Berbice, was arraigned for simple larceny on Friday, in connection with the theft of several items from a rice farmer. He pleaded not guilty.
Totaram is accused of stealing several valuable items from Alvin Rupert, a 64-year-old also residing in Johanna South.

The items allegedly stolen include a motor blower valued at $120,000, an impact gun valued at $75,000, a grinding machine worth $20,000, and a Bluetooth radio valued at $5,000. The theft is believed to have taken place between August 12 and 13, 2024.
The accused appeared before Magistrate Tuanna Hardy at the Whim Magistrate’s Court, where the larceny charge was read to him. Totaram was granted bail of $60,000.
He was instructed to return to court on September 17, 2024, for the continuation of his case.