Theft, money laundering trial begins

The trial against a woman accused of stealing over $49 000 from Channell Enterprises Limited and laundering it began Tuesday in Supreme Court No. 4A before a nine-member jury.

Valerie Natasha Wiltshire of Valley Land, St George has pleaded not guilty to stealing $27 393.90 between June 18, 2016, and July 2, 2016, and $21 876.55 between June 18, 2016 and July 9, 2016, belonging to Channell Enterprises Limited.

She was also charged with engaging in money laundering, in that she disposed of the sums which were the proceeds of theft.

During the morning’s proceedings, Sergeant Paula Brewster and Chief Executive Officer of Channell Enterprises Ronald Catyln testified.

Wiltshire is represented by attorney-at-law Harry Husbands, while Senior State Counsel Joyann Catwell is representing the State.

The matter is being presided over by Madam Justice Wanda Blair and will continue on Wednesday.