G/t man further remanded on multiple fraud charges

Quacey Kitt, the 33-year-old resident of Subryanville, Georgetown who has been charged with multiple offences of fraud, has been further remanded to prison after virtually appearing in the court of acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty on Friday.
In pleading for the cases to be dismissed, Kitt cited delays by the prosecution and lack of interest from the virtual complainants. He argued that the prosecution had failed to submit statements within the two weeks they had requested, and said he was unsure of the reason for the delay. He argued that the time for submitting statements had passed, and that his prolonged detention was unfair. And he declared that he deserved a free and fair trial.

The Chief Magistrate, however, dismissed his arguments by explaining that procedural delays were justified and that his remand was primarily due to his alleged involvement in additional fraud cases while out on bail for similar charges.
Kitt was initially remanded to prison in November 2024, after facing accusations of multiple fraudulent schemes targeting victims. In one case, he allegedly approached a woman at the Providence Police Station with a promise to secure her husband’s release from prison in exchange for $400,000. The woman later discovered that no such arrangement had been made, and that Kitt had disappeared with the money.
In another instance, Kitt reportedly convinced Khaleel Buell to part with $1.9 million by claiming he could expedite the acquisition of a plot of Government land; but after receiving the payment, Kitt failed to deliver on his promise.
Kitt is also accused of defrauding Desi Hiliman of $1 million by promising to facilitate the purchase of raw gold. He allegedly approached Hiliman through a mutual friend, presented a deal involving gold from the interior, and received the money. Afterwards, Kitt ceased communication, and failed to provide the gold or a refund.
During the November 2024 hearing, Chief Magistrate McGusty had refused to grant Kitt bail on ground of the seriousness of the offences. The prosecution had argued that his repeated fraudulent behaviour while on bail had demonstrated a disregard for the law and posed a risk of further crimes being committed.
Kitt had raised concerns about his safety in prison during that hearing, but the Chief Magistrate had assured him that he would be taken care of.
At Friday’s hearing, Kitt continued to argue that the prosecution’s delay was an attempt to stall the trial. However, Kitt was informed by the Chief Magistrate that his next court date is January 17, 2025.
Kitt had reportedly appeared before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly in August 2023 to answer several charges related to obtaining money by false pretence.