Rehanna Husain, 46, of 500 Third Street, Block X, Diamond, East Bank Demerara pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to her by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.
It is alleged that on February 13, Husain was entrusted with a gold chain, valued $27,000, by Magnu Ali, her employer, to sell same and return the proceeds, but she converted the money to her own use and benefit. Further, it is alleged that on March 9 she stole $13,000 from Ali. Ali said that on the day in question she had $50,000, which she kept to conduct business at home. She subsequently left the premises and upon her return she noticed that her bag was in a different position. Upon checking the money she realised that $13,000 was missing. A subsequent search of the defendant, who was the only person in the home, unearthed $7,000.
The magistrate placed the woman on $30,000 and $20,000 bail for the charges of fraudulent conversion and simple larceny, respectively, and the matter was transferred to Court Ten for April 22.
