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Two charged for defrauding NIS

Aug 27, 2009 News

Deon Pearson, an aeronautical engineer, was yesterday placed on $450,000 bail after he made a court appearance before Magistrate Priya Beharry, at the Georgetown Magistrates Court.
It is alleged that Pearson on July 18, 2008, with the intent to defraud, obtained $173,000 from the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) as a representative of Joseph Thompson, using a forged instrument.
It is further alleged that Pearson on September 19, 2008, with the intent to defraud, obtained $240,000 as a representative of Emmanuel Thomas. Another charge states that the defendant on September 22, obtained $225,000 using a forged instrument as a representative of Selicia Bentick.
Pearson pleaded not guilty to all three charges. He was unrepresented by counsel.
According to Police Prosecutor Munilall Seetaram, all of the defendants are physically disabled. The prosecutor reminded the court that a forged instrument was used to defraud the company. Seetaram also disclosed that Joseph Thompson is a retarded person who resides in the Palms.
The prosecution did not oppose bail, which was subsequently granted in the sum of $450,000. Pearson is expected to make another court appearance on September 28.
Also appearing before the same magistrate and charged for the same offence was Franklyn Solomon, 24, of West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme. He was charged separately.
Solomon pleaded not guilty to a charge which states that on August 7, with the intent to defraud he obtained $240,000 using a forged instrument as a representative of Clairissa Bowen. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was represented by attorney at law Mohamed Zafar.
According to the lawyer, Solomon has no previous offence and has cooperated fully with the police. The lawyer added that it was Solomon who turned himself into the police.
Police Prosecutor Munilall Seetaram did not oppose bail, which was granted, in the sum of $150,000. Solomon is expected to make another court appearance on September 28.

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