Man, 23, remanded on rape charge

Rape accused Taleshwar Persaud, called “Baggi”

Taleshwar Persaud, called “Baggi”, has been remanded to prison by Bartica Magistrate Teriq Mohamed, before whom he was arraigned on Thursday on an allegation of rape of a child under the age of 16 years.
Police are alleging that the 23-year-old committed the act on May 23, 2024.
Persaud, in his arraignment, was not required to plead to the indictment, and
will make his next court appearance on June 21, 2024.