A Costa Rican man was on Monday fined $30,000 after he admitted to making a false statement on a departure form.
The charge against Osmari Jesus Perez Ramiatez stated that he knowingly and willingly made a false statement on a departure form at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri on January 23.
He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. If he is unable to pay the fine, the man will have to serve a six-month-long prison sentence.
