Father of eight granted bail on forgery charges after buying television sets with forged cheques

It was alleged that on January 16th in Georgetown, Connel with the intent to defraud, obtained seven flat screen television sets from Sarfraz Allicock of the American Store.

Father of eight granted bail on forgery charges after buying television sets with forged cheques

Following the discovery of a forged cheque that was provided to a furniture store over two months ago, a father of eight was arrested and charged following an investigation.

Today the man was taken before the Court to face forgery charges.

53-year-old, Christopher Connell stood before Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman and denied the allegations placed before him. 

It was alleged that on January 16th in Georgetown, Connel with the intent to defraud, obtained seven flat screen television sets from Sarfraz Allicock of the American Store.

He paid with the cheque worth $1.1 Million, that stated that it had been issued by the Bank of Guyana, knowing that the cheque was forged. 

Another charge stated that the same accused on the same day also handed over another forged cheque to the store. The store only picked up on the forgery when it attempted to have the cheques cashed. 

The Police Prosecutor had no objections to bail, but he was granted $300,000 bail.

He is expected to return to Court on April 6, for the continuation of the case. 

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