{"id":187220,"date":"2023-10-06T15:48:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=187220"},"modified":"2023-10-06T15:48:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T19:48:08","slug":"december-7-set-for-final-committal-proceeding-in-customs-fraud-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/december-7-set-for-final-committal-proceeding-in-customs-fraud-case\/","title":{"rendered":"December 7 Set for Final Committal Proceeding in Customs Fraud Case"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The committal hearing for customs brokers Rowan Matthew and Foston George, accused of customs fraud, has been postponed.<\/p>

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Facing their fifth fraud case, the duo allegedly scammed Customs out of thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n

In July, they faced three new scam charges, leading to their recent court appearance.<\/p>

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They’re set to reappear on December 7 for the committal proceeding.<\/p>

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Multiple charges include misuse of duty-free codes and conspiracy to defraud in a 2017 incident.<\/p>\n

Customs Officer Joesine Christian also faces charges.<\/p>

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The brokers are accused of obtaining money through pretenses and making false declarations, with additional charges in previous cases committed for trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n