A 20-year-old construction worker was released on $300,000 bail, on Friday, after being charged with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl.

Parmeshwar Jacobs, also known as Andy, of Hope Estate, East Coast Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrates’ Court.
He was not required to plead to the charge. According to the charge, in February, 2023, Jacobs allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with the underage school girl at Hope, East Coast Demerara.

Jacobs was represented by attorney-at-law Bernard DaSilva, who applied for reasonable bail. The prosecutor informed the court that the accused and the victim reportedly have a child together.
Magistrate Scarce granted Jacobs bail and imposed several conditions: he is prohibited from coming within 500 feet of the victim, must have no contact with her, surrender his passport, and report to the Cove and John Police Station regularly. The matter has been adjourned until October 15, 2024, for further statements.