Guard granted bail in Western Union theft

Mahesh Isa Ram, of Diamond Lane, Crown Trace, Enterprise, Chaguanas appeared before Magistrate Sheron Rafael charged with breaking and entering and larceny, as well as malicious damage to the safe in which the money was kept and wasteful employment of police time. The charges were read by Rafael and all but the charge of wasting police time were laid indictably, to which Ram pleaded not guilty. Ram’s attorney, Fareed Ali urged Rafael to show his client leniency given that he has no prior convictions or matters before the court and that his family is of limited means. After careful consideration, Rafael granted Ram bail in the sum of $350,000.

Ram is expected to reappear in court on September 19.

Last Monday at about 1.30 am, Ram, who was on duty as a security guard at Excellent City Centre, Chacon St, Port of Spain, reported that he was abducted by two masked gunmen before they broke into the safe and stole the money. Ram claimed that he was later dropped off in central Trinidad and reported the incident to the PoS Criminal Investigations Department. However, after several enquiries, a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions who gave instructions to charge Ram.