A police officer with over 14 years of service has been charged with 13 counts of Obtaining Cash by False Pretences, totalling $35,800. His arrest followed months of investigations by the Fraud Squad.
The accused, Joshama Bishop, was arrested at 5 a.m. on Wednesday in the Cumuto district. He appeared in court on Thursday.
Bishop was granted $75,000 bail with a surety, on the condition that he resides at the address stated on the complaint and obtains the court’s permission before relocating.
A summary trial was recommended, and the matter was transferred to the Arima District Court for hearing on Friday.
This arrest was coordinated by Fraud Squad Head, Senior Superintendent Arnold Lutchman, and directed by Superintendent Samuel and Assistant Superintendent Thomas, with officers of the Fraud Squad East Office, including Corporal Gadar.
