Home Ministry auctioneer on embezzlement charge over sale of vehicles

Jermaine Hermanstyne

Jermaine Hermanstyne, an employee of the Ministry of Home Affairs, was yesterday charged with fraudulently disposing of two vehicles that he was entrusted to auction.

Hermanstyne, 36, of Lot 167 Charlotte Street, Lacytown, was charged with embezzlement by a public servant, when he was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

He pleaded not guilty to the offence after a request was