Box hand fraud suspect’s case adjourned till March

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By Latrishka Thomas

A 21-year-old woman from Belmont who is accused of committing fraud will return to court on March 24 after her committal hearing was adjourned on Thursday.

Keithesha Edwards is facing fraud charges related to an alleged box hand savings scheme that reportedly left multiple investors financially distressed.

The prosecution alleges that Edwards defrauded participants of approximately $70,000 through a savings initiative that gained traction via social media and word-of-mouth recommendations.

Her legal challenges stem from charges of obtaining money under false pretences and fraudulently converting funds for personal benefit. The charges date back to October 2023.

Edwards’ victims are said to include a prominent businessman who she allegedly scammed out of $42,000.

She is also accused of extracting smaller amounts totalling around $10,000 from two additional victims and is alleged to have converted approximately $15,000 from three other individuals for her personal use.

During her next appearance before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, the prosecution will indicate if the case file is complete and prepared for transfer to a higher court.

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