Fraud case of three cars, 50 cell phones sees bail of $1.9M for man

A man accused of fraudulently converting 50 cell phones and three vehicles to his own use in addition to obtaining money by false pretence was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $1.9M after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The allegation against Sherlock Rodriquez is that on June 4 at Georgetown, being solely entrusted by Fazil Ali with 50 cell phones valued $1.2M that he might sell same and return the proceeds to the said Ali, he fraudulently converted same to his own use and benefit.

It is also alleged that between May 30 and June 21 at 111 Miles Mahdia, being solely entrusted by Fazil Ali with three vehicles valued $2M each in order that he may