Accused of fraudulently converting money sent to her by a man she met on Facebook, a police constable is claiming that the charge was brought because she refused to give in to his demands for a relationship.
Kizia Hall, 31, of Lot 71 Mandela Avenue, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on the charge that on May 27, at Georgetown, solely entrusted by Theodore Chesney with $68,000 for safe keeping, she fraudulently converted same for her own use and benefit.
Subsequent to the charge being read, Hall, a constable for the past four years, pleaded not guilty.
Hall was represented by attorney Nigel Hughes, who told the court that the charge is nothing more than malicious and only for the purpose of punishing his client.
He went on to tell the court that his client was befriended by the complainant, whom she met via Facebook. During this time, he said, Chesney sent her money, which was used to purchase items for herself. Sometime later, according to the attorney, Chesney decided to visit the country and expected her to submit to his requests, which she denied.
It was after her denial that the charge was made against her, Hughes said. He added that Hall was told by Chesney that if she took him on, the matter would be dropped. Hall declined once again and was subsequently charged.
Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers made no objection to bail being granted to Hall. She was released on self-bail and the matter was later adjourned by the Chief Magistrate to November 28.
