Alleged bank fraud in Guyana: Teller and teacher charged

A Republic Bank teller and school teacher in Guyana have been charged for fraudulently withdrawing money from a customer’s bank account.

Tyrell Davis, a 19-year-old bank employee, stands accused of breaching bank protocols to facilitate a fraudulent money withdrawal. 

School teacher’s involvement

Donna Edwards, a 44-year-old school teacher has also been implicated.

 Edwards is alleged to have been the recipient of the fraudulently withdrawn funds. 

Financial Gain and arrest

Reports are that Davis was contacted by a friend to help in facilitating the fraudulent withdrawal and he was paid GYD$300,000.

Legal proceedings and charges

Davis and Edwards were charged with Conspiracy to Commit a Felony, Contrary to Section 33 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, to wit Demanding Property upon a Forged Instrument, Contrary to Section 278(b) of the Criminal Law Offences Act, Chapter 8:01.

Court appearance and plea

In a recent court appearance at the Linden Magistrate’s Court, both Davis and Edwards pleaded not guilty to the charges levied against them. 

They are scheduled for another court appearance on December 4, 2023.