The Venezuelan national who was charged last Friday in relation to fraud offences surrounding counterfeit US currency, was further remanded to prison, after she presented the court with an alleged forged document.
Last Friday, Yumenni Lopez, her fiancé Dexter Thompson and Simone Thompson, were all brought before Magistrate Leron Daly and read separate fraud charges.
The charges against Lopez allege that on May 15 at Georgetown, without lawful authority or excuse, she had in her possession 44 forged US$50 bills.
It is also alleged that on May 23, at Quail’s Optical on Thomas Street, with intent to defraud, she uttered to Clement Cumberbatch, US$1,800, knowing same to be forged.
The final charge against her states that on May 14, at East Street, with intent to defraud, she uttered to Rooklin Del Toro, US$2,500, knowing same to be forged.
During her last court appearance, Lopez was denied bail until she brought to the court a permit showing that she was granted three months’ stay in Guyana.
Making her second court appearance before Magistrate Daly, Lopez was again denied bail, after it was reported that the document was forged. She was then further remanded to prison.
Her matter is expected to be called again on June 14.
Lopez is being represented by attorney Darren Wade.
