The TTPS disclosed that a Freeport businesswoman received bail of $750,000 with surety when she appeared before a High Court Master on January 22 after charges of extortion and robbery.

SABRINA KALLEECHARRAN, was charged with five counts of Demanding Money with Menaces and one count of Robbery, when she appeared before Master Ambrose Persad-Singh, at the Chaguanas Masters’ Court.

The accused was not called upon to plead and was granted bail. As conditions of her bail, the accused must report to a Police Station in the Central Division three days a week between 6 am and 6 pm, have no contact with the virtual complainants directly or indirectly, reside at her address until the completion of the matter and observe a curfew between the hours of 6 pm and 6:15 am, every day.

The Sufficiency Hearing date was set for September 23rd, 2025. The arrest and charges stem from reports made by several members of the Freeport business community, that they were being extorted and the alleged targets of vile and violent threats from the perpetrators. All reports were made via the Anti-Extortion Unit Hotline number, which was shared with members of the public in 2024.

As a result of the investigations, a significant extortion ring operating within the business community was uncovered. It is alleged that a female business owner of the area had coordinated with a high-risk inmate of the Port of Spain prison, to supply personal details about the victims being extorted.

One suspect was arrested in connection with the matter and subsequently charged with the offences, by Cpl Philip and PCs Malchan and Bedasee.

The AEU says it remains resolute in its pursuit of persons who are intent on extorting persons or supporting individuals who carry out such acts. Members of the public are urged to continue using the Hotline Number – 797-3150.