Trinidadian national Sawak Maraj, who allegedly faked his kidnapping to collect a ransom from his parents, was yesterday once again denied bail.
During a hearing before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in Georgetown, Maraj’s attorney made another bid for his release on bail, while stating that his client is not a flight risk because his passport is in the police’s possession. The attorney also said that Maraj’s parents have entered a written contract of tenancy in Guyana and that if he is released on bail he would be at an apartment with them until the case is concluded.
However, the prosecutor maintained his objections to bail, while stating that even though Maraj’s passport may be in the police’s possession, if released he could use a ‘backtrack’ route to exit Guyana to bordering countries like Suriname or Brazil. The prosecutor further stated that the offence committed is a serious one and it could scare persons from coming to Guyana. He also noted that reports received indicate that Maraj had committed a similar offence and that the police are seeking to get “Interpol” involved.
