Two men from the Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court facing charges of simple larceny.
Vishundatt Lall, 53, unemployed, of Henrietta, pleaded guilty to stealing from 42-year-old businessman Riyadh Khan of Henrietta. The incident occurred on January 27 at Henrietta, Essequibo Coast. Following the plea, Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir sentenced Jackman to 36 months’ imprisonment.
Separately, Troy Richards, 30, a miner of Supenaam Market Street, faced charges for allegedly committing simple larceny against Charlton Fiedtkou, 42, of Good Hope. The offence reportedly took place on January 23 at the Supenaam Waterfront. Richards appeared before Magistrate Mohabir on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty, and was remanded to prison after the prosecution objected to bail. The case has been adjourned to February 20.