Alleged fake cop slapped with false pretence charge

A man who pretended to be a cop and collected $75,000 to help another in a divorce case found himself before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Sherwin Prince, 44, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty on Wednesday. Prince, of Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, denied the charge which stated that between May 22 and May 23, 2019 at Georgetown, with intent to defraud, he obtained $75,000 from Ewart Mathild, by pretending that he was in a position to have a divorce matter dismissed. The court heard that Mathild was currently before the Georgetown High Court involved in a divorce matter and he was reportedly approached by Prince, who pretended to be a Police Officer and claimed that he could have the matter dismissed for $100,000. The Virtual Complainant allegedly paid $75,000 to Prince and promised to pay the difference later. Mathild later made inquiries about Prince and when he realised that he was scammed, he reported the matter to the Police. Prince was arrested during a sting operation. In court on Wednesday, Prince was released on $60,000 bail.
The case will continue on June 19, 2019.