Businessmen facing rape charges released on $800,000 bail

Two Essequibo Coast, Region Two businessmen both faced charges rape on Wednesday.
Rohan Narine, 52, of Cullen Public Road, Essequibo Coast, faced charges of rape under Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, chapter 8:03. The alleged offense was committed against a female from Region No.2 (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Essequibo Coast.
During the court proceedings before her Magistrate Esther Sam at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, the charge was read to Narine. Despite objections from the prosecutor, he was released on $300,000 bail. The case has been adjourned to February 7.
In a separate case heard also heard at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court, Haimchand Takram, a 60-year-old businessman residing at La Belle Alliance, who was accused of having sexual activity with a child family member was committed to stand trial in the High Court.
It is alleged that between September 1, 2022, and September 30, 2022, at La Belle Alliance, Essequibo Coast he had sexual activity with a child family member.
The offense is contrary to Section 16(3)(a) of the Sexual Offences Act, chapter 8:03.
During the court proceedings Magistrate Sam, ruled that there was enough evidence to proceed to trial.
Takram has been committed to stand trial at the next practicable session at the Suddie Supreme Criminal Court. Bail was granted in the sum of $500,000. (G9)