Realtor accused of threatening to slit employee’s throat

A real estate agent was yesterday charged with threatening to slit an employee’s throat during a row over money. Shaun Singh, 38, appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on a charge that on August 7, at Camp Street, he used threatening language to Kavita Persaud.

Singh pleaded not guilty to the charge and Magistrate Ann McLennan allowed him bail in the sum of $50,000 but ordered that he stay 50 feet away from Persaud.

Prosecutor Deniro Jones told the court that Singh accused Persaud of stealing his money and an argument ensued during which he threatened to slit her throat and burn down her house.

Jones added that Persaud got scared and reported the matter to the police and Singh was arrested and charged.
Attorney Paul Fung-a-Fat, who appeared for Singh, stated that his client operates a Real Estate business at Lot 3-4 Durban Street, Lodge, where Persaud worked as an employee.

Fung-A-Fat stated that Persaud had borrowed $1,600,000 from Singh and only repaid $300,000 before leaving the job. According to the lawyer, Singh subsequently approached her concerning the outstanding balance and she in turn told the police he threatened her.

The case will be called again on September 16 at Court One.