Latest update April 12th, 2026 12:45 AM
Red Dragon owner freed of human trafficking charge
The case against Raymond “Clement” Ali, owner of the popular night spot, Red Dragon on Robb Street, Georgetown, was dismissed yesterday after a weak case was put forward by the prosecution.
Raymond “Clement” Ali
The prosecution case was hinged on only one witness.
When the case was first brought before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court, on April 5, Selwyn “Selly” Lewis of Nutmeg Street, Festival City did not appear before the court with co-accused, Red Dragon owner, Raymond “Clement” Ali of 15 Delhi Street, Prashad Nagar.
On that occasion, Magistrate Lovell read the charge to the 61-year-old businessman, the particulars of which stated that from June 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012, the two accused held hostage a female Brazilian under the age of 15, at the Red Dragon Hotel, for the purpose of sexual exploitation.
Ali was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.
When Lewis was finally arrested and brought before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry on May 21, he too was not required to plead to the allegations.
Representing Ali was Attorney at Law Kim Kyte-John and for the other accused was Defense Attorney, Peter Hugh.
It was concluded that the trial was a waste of the court’s time.
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