Multiple fraud accused charged in seaman’s visa scam

Fraud accused Bibi Azeez was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $300,000, after denying that she obtained $1.3M from a woman under the pretext that she could obtain a seaman’s visa for her.

Azeez, 45, of 67 Duncan Street, Campbellville, denied a charge of obtaining money by false pretence when it was read to her by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

It was alleged that Azeez, between April 1 and November 30, 2010, with intent to