A circuit court has handed down a 10-year prison sentence to a man convicted of fraud. The sentence includes hard labour.
The man was found guilty of defrauding a businessman. Investigations revealed a significant sum of money was involved.
The conviction followed a trial that lasted an extended period.
Details of the fraudulent scheme were presented to the court.
The court considered the evidence before passing the sentence.
This legal action was initiated after the businessman reported the crime.
The Judicial Service confirmed the sentence details.
The case highlights the seriousness with which the courts treat financial crimes.