A businessman of Lot 33 La Belle Alliance, Essequibo Coast, was on Friday granted bail in the sum of $500,000 on a rape charge when he appeared at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court.
Haimchand Takram called “Collie Boy”, 60, was not required to plead to the indictable charge when he appeared before Magistrate Esther Sam. He is accused of committing the offence on the victim, who is under the age of 16, between September 1 and 30, 2022.
Despite the prosecutor’s objections, bail in the amount of $500,000 was approved with the requirement that the defendant stay 100 feet away from the complainant and her family.
The man needs to lodge his passport with the court and if he needs to travel, he must get approval first. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 am, Takram must report at the Anna Regina Police Station.
His case has been adjourned until October 24, when the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court will hear it for statement disclosure.
