Crown counsel did not oppose bail in light of the medical condition when he appeared in court.

Syed’s attorney agreed to the conditions requested by the Crown of a surety of CI$400,000 and a security of CI$50,000. In addition, Syed’s Canadian and Pakistani passports have been surrendered. He is to sleep at the premises specified in the court order, abide by a curfew, report to the police between 8:30am and 9:30am and wear an electronic monitoring device. The case now goes to the Grand Court on 20th June.

Yesterday, a 47-year-old man who was charged in absentia and wanted by the RCIPS was arrested for the offences of obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception,  and theft. He is presently in police custody and will appear in court this morning 29th May 2014.