ABDF Soldier Sean Richards Granted Bail on Fraud Charges
Sean Richards, a soldier in the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF), has been granted bail after facing fraud charges.
Richards was arrested for allegedly converting $19,052.35, money entrusted to him by Jodele Hodge for the purchase of a Honda Fit motor vehicle, for his personal use.
It is alleged that the victim made payments to Richards on April 1 and June 8, 2023.
During his first court appearance at St John’s Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Richards was placed on $38,000 bail with two sureties, despite objections from the prosecution regarding his release.
As part of the bail conditions, Richards must pay a cash deposit of $3,800, surrender his travel documents, maintain his current residence, and report to the St John’s Police Station three times a week.
The committal proceedings are scheduled for January 14, 2025.
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