NAZIM Paul, a 29-year-old labourer of Charity Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was charged for ‘Rape of a child under (16) years’.

According to a police release, he was granted bail after he appeared in court to answer the charge.

The accused appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on May 2, 2025, and the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge.

The prosecutor objected to bail; however, the accused was granted bail in the sum of $200,000, the release said adding that the matter has been adjourned until June 16, 2025.