Fraud accused to return to court on March 11

St Catherine resident, Tajay Brown, who allegedly conspired to defraud $1.9 million from a bank account will appear in the St Catherine Parish Court on March 11.

When the matter was mentioned on Tuesday, the accused was not in court reportedly due to a medical condition.

A bench warrant was ordered by the judge, but was later stayed until his next court appearance.

Brown is charged with conspiracy to defraud, possession of criminal property and engaging in a transaction involving criminal property.

Attorney Dr Kes Miller told the court that his client is committed to clearing his name.

It is alleged that the complainant discovered that $1.9 million was removed from one his accounts.

 A report was made to the police.

On January 12, Brown reportedly went to a bank and attempted to withdraw $1 million, purportedly for construction work.

The institution's internal security mechanism was engaged and Brown was apprehended by police at the location.

A subsequent search was conducted at his home, during which a number of items, including a laptop and documents reportedly tying him to the fraudulent transaction, were found.

He was charged following an interview with his lawyers and later granted bail.

- Rasbert Turner

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