Bail, compensation for woman in deception case

A 20-year-old St Philip woman has been granted $1 500 bail after pleading guilty to criminal deception.

Asherah Sapphire Johnson-Welch of Gemswick was also ordered to complete 240 hours of community service, pay $500 in compensation, and return to court on February 9, 2027.

She appeared before Magistrate (ag) Shakieda Sealy in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 on Friday in connection with the alleged offence committed on August 15, 2026.

The matter stemmed from investigations conducted by The Barbados Police Service’s Financial Crimes Investigation Unit.

(PR)