Berbicians remanded for $$M theft at Avinash

Sep 22, 2015 News

Three men, who allegedly swindled their employer, Michael Panday, proprietor of Avinash Complex of over $20M in cloth, vinyl and other items were yesterday remanded to prison after they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Darmindra Mohan, 47, of Zorg-en-Hoop, West Bank Berbice (WBB); Rafeek Mursalin, 58, of Lot 273 Rosignol, WBB, and Harlall David, 36, of Lot 134 of Zorg-en-Hoop WBB, pleaded not guilty to charges of Simple Larceny and Larceny by Clerk/Servant before Magistrate Ann Mc Lennan.
The first charge was read to Mohan. Particulars of the charge alleged that between September 5 and September 6 last, at Blairmont, WBB, Mohan received a quantity of items suspected to be stolen or unlawfully obtained.
The court heard that the defendant received two rolls of rubber tiles, three rolls vinyl, three rolls plastic, 30 rolls brocade among other items- valuing $369,240 – property of Panday.
The second charge was read to David. It is alleged that the defendant, while being employed by Panday at Avinash Complex stole a quantity of items totaling $17,419,600.
David supposedly stole 110 rolls of rubber tile, 80 rolls of plastic, 170 rolls of sheeting, 320 rolls of checkered polyester, and 160 rolls of vinyl along with other items–property of Panday.
And it was alleged that between September 5 and September 6, last, at Rosignol, WBB, Mursalin received a quantity of stolen items valuing $1,835,880.
The court was told that the defendant received 23 rolls of rubber tiles, 31 rolls of brocade, and 20 rolls of polyester among other items also the property of Panday.
David and Mohan were represented by Attorney Bernard DaSilva, who sought reasonable bail for his client in a lengthy application.
In requesting bail for his clients, the lawyer told the court that the men are not flight risks. He added that his clients are willing to comply with any conditions attached to their bail.
De Silva reported that Mohan and David have unblemished criminal records.
Further, the Attorney asked the court to not sway decision on the alleged amount of money involved in the charges.
The Attorney contended that the quantum of money has to be validated during trial. DaSilva also informed the court that most of the alleged stolen articles were recovered.
In addition, DaSilva told the court that the virtual complainant had issued a number of threats to his clients’ family. However, he said that they have been reported to the police.
Mursalin, who had no legal representation, only spoke when requested to provide the court with his basic information. He told the court that he operates a shop.
Police Prosecutor, Corporal Deniro Jones objected to bail citing the gravity of the charge and quantum of cash involved. Jones argued that the police facts differ and investigations are still ongoing. Jones added that more charges are likely to be instituted against David and Mohan.
Furthermore, the Prosecutor contended that the defendants are a flight risk and may not return to court for trial. He highlighted that David provided the police with a different address while in custody.
But Attorney DaSilva after hearing this, rose to his client’s defence and justified his actions. DaSilva said that at the time of David’s arrest he was living in his employer’s compound but has since relocated.
Nonetheless, the Magistrate upheld the Prosecutor’s request and remanded the trio to prison until September 27, when they will appear in the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court.

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