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April trial date set for alleged Penn fraud

Brian Penn (left), a member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force [RVIPF], and his wife Harinder Steven-Penn are expected to face trial on April 8, 2014 in relation to fraud charges filed against the couple late last year. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Brian Penn, a member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force [RVIPF], and his wife Harinder Steven-Penn are expected to face trial on April 8, 2014 in relation to fraud charges filed against the couple late last year.

The duo faces allegations of obtaining property by deception, failure to keep proper records, evasion of liability by deception, destroying or concealing documents, failing to issue certificates to employees on termination, failing to record contributions, and failure to make payments to the Social Security Board [SSB] among others.

The over 200 charges were read to the couple over the past few weeks before Magistrate Dr Velon L. John. The duo is represented by attorney Patrick Thompson.

Listed as Directors of Vanguard Security Services & Supplies Ltd, the Penns were accused of allegedly committing the acts between 2008 and 2013. Most of the alleged 237 charges were fraud related and dealt with the duo's alleged failure to make Social Security payments on behalf of staff members.

14 Responses to “April trial date set for alleged Penn fraud”

  • Lookey Lookey Now (31/03/2014, 10:22) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    237 CHARGES!!!! JAIL!
  • No Name (31/03/2014, 11:18) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    A lot more employers need putting in court too.
  • scareface (31/03/2014, 11:33) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    "every dog has his day"
  • Liat 521 (31/03/2014, 12:45) Like (2) Dislike (21) Reply
    look how they pickinmg on the locals shame on the ppl behind this
    • please (31/03/2014, 14:34) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
      It is people like you that will cause the downfall of the BVI, because someone from here you think they above the law? I really feel sorry for us as a country with the way people think here.
    • Outspoken (02/04/2014, 18:36) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why do u guys feel that locals can do whatever they feel in this country and get away with it they do wrong to others they are been charge for criminal acts because of their wrong doing and you have the nerve to call that pick on
  • Ju.... (31/03/2014, 16:29) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    THEY BROUGHT THIS UPON THEMSELVES! Now let them squirm their way out of this. I don't care where they are from, they are out and out cheats and thieves. No sympathy here.
  • JACK BE STILL (31/03/2014, 18:19) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Keep praying for your enemies Mr and Mrs penn
  • Kenny (31/03/2014, 19:54) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    When is the other Penn trial going to start? We have waited for years
  • prayers (01/04/2014, 02:52) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Brian and Mrs. Penn my prayers go out to you both. You may not have been doing 100% right but my God! to make a public spectacle out of you all is not fair. When we all know that there are soo many high profile persons who are doing the same for years and are getting away with it. I pray for you both.
    • Abby (01/04/2014, 18:48) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      YEP! They sure do need prayer to ask forgiveness for all they have done.
  • Airrion (04/04/2014, 17:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    How come people always want prayer after they did their dirty deeds? Phony Bologna.
  • cocerned (07/04/2014, 00:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    SO BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE DOING IT AND GET AWAY HE WHO SWEAR TO SERVE AND PROTECT MUST MUST DO THE SAME? DO U THINK THAT THESE PEOPLE SHOULD WORK FOR HIM HE DEDUCTS THEIR SS.AND DONT TURN IT IN IS FAIR ...I THINK YOU NEED PRAYERS ALONG WITH THEM MAY GOD DELIVER U ALL.......


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