Sophia shop owner charged with offering bribe to cop

Anil Persaud

The Sophia man who allegedly attempted to bribe a police officer for the release of his son, who was held for unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition, was yesterday charged with the crime.

Kemendra Raghubir was charged along with his alleged accomplice, minibus conductor Anil Persaud, while his son, Michael Raghubir, 19, called ‘Mickey,’ was also charged with the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

All three men appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan to answer to the charges levelled against them.