Woman on conspiracy to defraud charges to undergo plea and case management hearing - Jamaica Observer

Source: Jamaica Observer

KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A case against Khadeeja Lawman, who is accused of conspiring to defraud a man of $1 million was transferred for a plea and case management hearing when she appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday.

Lawman was also charged with unlawfully making available data or devices for the commission of an offence.

A plea and case management hearing is presided over by a judge where he/she determines whether the matter can be set down for trial or final disposition.

It is alleged that the complainant attempted to withdraw money from his account, and realised that his money -- approximately $1 million -- was missing. The last transaction he made prior to the discovery was at a Domino's Pizza, the court heard.

A report was made and it was revealed that the sum was stolen from the account after someone gained unauthorised access to it.

An investigation was launched and it was disclosed that on October 12, 2023, four transactions of $200,000 were made to a National Commercial Bank (NCB) account under Lawman's name.

It was not disclosed how the remainder of the money was treated.

The court was told that that disclosure in the case will be made to the defense and that camera footage from NCB is also outstanding.

Lawman's bail was extended and she is to return to court on June 6, 2024.