FOUR men have been charged with a series of armed robberies committed across the Corentyne area, targeting both local and foreign nationals. The accused appeared at the Springlands Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, May 16, 2025, via Zoom, where they were read nine indictable charges of robbery under arms.

The men charged are: Jacob Fable, also known as Samuel Fable, 58, a fisherman from Paramaribo, Suriname and Manchester Village, Corentyne; Andre Crandon, called ‘Gun Man’, 38, a labourer of Lot 151 Little India, Corriverton; Joshua Smith, called ‘Bias’, 30, a construction worker of Lot 47 Liverpool Village, Corentyne; and Fitztroy Joseph, called ‘Mansel’, 27, a hire car driver of No. 77 Housing Scheme, Corriverton.

The suspects were arrested between May 13 and May 14 by detectives investigating a spate of violent robberies involving cash, electronics, vehicles, and gold jewellery.

According to police, the men targeted at least nine individuals, including Chinese and Indian-Guyanese business owners and residents. Among the stolen items were: Over $1.9 million in cash, Multiple smartphones, including Samsung Galaxy models, Gold jewellery, including rings, earrings, and bangles, and a Toyota Fielder Wagon, valued at over $2.25 million.

Victims include Zhingang Hu, Qun Wang, Haresh Persaud, Totaram and Chandrawattie Roopram, Lynette Shankar, Shavnarine Richard, and Mohamed Shakar. In some cases, multiple items were taken from a single victim, including both cash and high-value electronics or jewellery.

The robberies are being prosecuted under Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.

During their virtual appearance in court, all four accused were not required to plead to the indictable charges. Bail was denied, and the matter was postponed to June 11, 2025, for further proceedings.

Police investigations are continuing as they seek to recover stolen property and determine whether the men are linked to other unsolved robberies in the region.