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Romaine Timothy Baird has been fined $19,675 after pleading guilty to theft and possession of proceeds of criminal conduct following an investigation into unauthorised transactions involving a business account.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the transactions occurred between March and December 2023, with investigators finding that $19,675 had been unlawfully obtained.
Baird was arrested in March 2024 and subsequently charged with theft, obtaining property by deception and possession of proceeds of criminal conduct.
He pleaded guilty to theft and possession of proceeds of criminal conduct. The court ordered that the fine be paid by the end of 2026.
Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger said the outcome reflected investigators’ work in pursuing financial crimes.
“Financial crimes can have significant consequences for victims, particularly when trust is exploited for personal gain,” Ullger stated.
“This outcome reflects the diligence and commitment of our investigators in pursuing these matters and ensuring that offenders are brought before the courts.”
Police urged residents and business owners to safeguard their financial information, regularly check accounts for suspicious transactions and promptly report suspected fraud.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the transactions occurred between March and December 2023, with investigators finding that $19,675 had been unlawfully obtained.
Baird was arrested in March 2024 and subsequently charged with theft, obtaining property by deception and possession of proceeds of criminal conduct.
He pleaded guilty to theft and possession of proceeds of criminal conduct. The court ordered that the fine be paid by the end of 2026.
Interim Commissioner of Police Richard Ullger said the outcome reflected investigators’ work in pursuing financial crimes.
“Financial crimes can have significant consequences for victims, particularly when trust is exploited for personal gain,” Ullger stated.
“This outcome reflects the diligence and commitment of our investigators in pursuing these matters and ensuring that offenders are brought before the courts.”
Police urged residents and business owners to safeguard their financial information, regularly check accounts for suspicious transactions and promptly report suspected fraud.
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