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Romaine Baird charged for financial crimes; $40K bail granted

Romaine Baird, 34, of Pasea Estate, has been charged with Theft, Obtaining Property by Deception, and Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct. Photo: LinkedIn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Romaine Baird, 34, of Pasea Estate, has been charged with Theft, Obtaining Property by Deception, and Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.

This was disclosed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release late last night, March 23, 2024.

Police said the allegations stem from an investigation that lasted several months in 2023.

Over $19K stolen from bank card

It is alleged that Mr Baird, a Programmer, unlawfully acquired and utilised someone’s [bank] card for unauthorised transactions totaling over $19,000 locally and internationally.

Mr Baird was granted bail in the sum of $40,000 and is to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on April 25, 2024.

Commissioner of Police Mark Collins stated: "We take allegations of financial misconduct seriously and are committed to thoroughly investigating such matters. Our dedicated officers have worked diligently over several months to uncover the truth in this case.

"We will continue to collaborate with local and international authorities to ensure justice is served and uphold the integrity of our financial systems," Mr Collins said.

49 Responses to “Romaine Baird charged for financial crimes; $40K bail granted”

  • crazy (24/03/2024, 06:32) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply

    Heard he had a connection with M**** B***** as well and the lawyer who ended up d**** judgement

    • Thank you God. (24/03/2024, 16:13) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      Okay.. GOD DON'T LIKE UGLY. A LOT MORE OF THEM WHO ARE BEHIND MIKA BARRY WILL BE REVEALED AND SEALTH WITH SEVERELY!!!!.
  • crying (24/03/2024, 06:34) Like (9) Dislike (7) Reply

    This is Mika Barry?

  • HMMM (24/03/2024, 06:37) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is this the same person always preaching ?
    • YBM (24/03/2024, 07:19) Like (83) Dislike (3) Reply
      So it go, they preach to you but will steal from you like nothing. Don't mind church people build your own relationship with God
    • Blessed (24/03/2024, 08:27) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      YES
    • Judge NOT!! (24/03/2024, 08:35) Like (23) Dislike (77) Reply
      So, what if that's him? yes, you may be disappointed in what he did (if it's really true) remember he's human first and we all make mistakes. No sin is greater than any. Pray for him!
      • @judge not (24/03/2024, 10:49) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply

        When we are criticized, we often respond by saying: “Don’t judge me.” But believers are called to judge. Indeed, there are many scriptures in the Bible asking us to do so. A whole book in the Bible details the activities of judges, appointed by God Himself for the promotion of His righteousness.
        Paul says: “He who is spiritual judges all things.” (1 Corinthians 2:15). He says furthermore: “Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world will be judged by you, are you unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Do you not know that we shall judge angels? How much more, things that pertain to this life?” (1 Corinthians 6:2-3).Scripture is used to understand scripture. So, although Jesus says we should not judge in Matthew 7, He says we should judge in Luke 12. It is then up to us to determine exactly what He means because Jesus does not contradict Himself. But He says: “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” (Matthew 18:16). You are just in shock because he is probably your friend. And as his friend you should have cautioned him from what he was allegedly doing.

        • @ “@judge not” (24/03/2024, 16:07) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
          FINALLY!!! I knew there were at least a few out there with sense to teach people on the matter of judging.

          Many like to say “Only God Can Judge Me” or “If God be for me who can be against me” KNOWINGLY DISOBEYING God and making a mockery of God’s name.

          How many of people can look at what they’re doing, how they’re living, the posts and comments they make on social media, the activities they partake in and HONESTLY believe God is in agreement and have their back on what’s displeasing to Him.

          The DISRESPECT for the Word of God knowing what is wrong and still WILLINGLY doing it - God will judge alright. They better STOP TESTING HIM!!!!
      • You are Birds of a feather (24/03/2024, 10:55) Like (42) Dislike (2) Reply
        Not becsuse it's your friend or family make it ok. Bet if it was somebody else who scammed with your account your comment would be different. We live in societies where criminals are held in high esteem base on who it is.

        All of us human bur when them out there quoting scriptures to other people and playing like they closer to God than others, they got to live the life they preach and stop the foolery.

        • @ You are Birds of a feather (24/03/2024, 15:57) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
          That’s what happens when you have certain pastors and influencers dabbling in secular events leading people who don’t know better astray then want to say people have their name in their mouths.

          People looking at these fake pastors and influencers as the blueprint for following and being obedient to God instead of looking to God Himself!!

          STOP IDOLIZING THESE WOLVES IN SHEEP CLOTHING!!
      • Guest (24/03/2024, 12:19) Like (56) Dislike (1) Reply
        People no longer defend what is right, they defend what/who they like.
  • Mad man. (24/03/2024, 08:13) Like (52) Dislike (0) Reply
    These ain the kind of crimes smart people commit.
  • resident (24/03/2024, 08:21) Like (57) Dislike (1) Reply
    I have worked with him this guy is not a programmer he isn't even that computer literate he is lying on his LinkedIn profile, education should get some actual i.t people instead of this joker
  • GREED (24/03/2024, 08:40) Like (43) Dislike (12) Reply
    Yes , We all hide behind the Church.
    • @Greed (24/03/2024, 16:06) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      Speak for yourself we don't all hide behind the church but he deffinently was that i can agree with. People like him are the reason why people today are distancing themselves from the church because people group in the good with the bad. I caution all believers, God is not a joke. You can get bailed out of man jail but no one can take you out of God's jail. This young man has been under judgment for some time now, and trust me you ain't see nothing yet. Mr Baird I urge you to repent of your many sins , stand in the acceptance of your shame and do what is right.
  • No words (24/03/2024, 08:42) Like (23) Dislike (8) Reply
    I will wait until more details about this.
  • flUffy (24/03/2024, 11:43) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply

    Yesss!!! Sister in the bank!! Mommy just passed...and the RIGHT REVEREND PSALMIST,,PROGRAMMER,..CAN ONLY PRETEND SOO MUCH!! BUT NO MORE!! ( GOD DONT SLEEP)...Church allegedly burnt on 2 occasions for insurance monies!!! GOD AND TIME!! GOD AND TIME!!

  • Just Sayin (24/03/2024, 12:21) Like (32) Dislike (6) Reply
    so if top cop says they take financial crimes seriously and investigate them thoroughly...what happened to " the wall, the plane and the tortola pier park financial crimes.
    all gone very very quiet

    answers please
  • At (24/03/2024, 12:37) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    @Judge not - Amen. Preach!
  • 2024 (24/03/2024, 12:48) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    lots more out there because one should not try to do what is right while dipping in unlawfully activities
  • jack (24/03/2024, 13:49) Like (11) Dislike (15) Reply
    Keep him In your prayers
  • Profile (24/03/2024, 14:02) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    Young Black male with ties to the upper Caibbean.
  • ooops (24/03/2024, 14:42) Like (16) Dislike (14) Reply
    A crook employed by the government? Lol… Perhaps the government should clean their own house before treating work permit applicants, people who actually want to work like criminals…
    • chuppes (24/03/2024, 14:48) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
      You sound like a angry work permit applicant
    • @ooops (24/03/2024, 15:43) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
      Before you start talking rubbish Mr.Baird is not a Virgin Islander, he is from Guyana and if found guilty will most likely be deported.
      • ooops (25/03/2024, 11:42) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
        Yes you are right… or should I say crimes by BVI landers stay under the radar…
        • @ooops (25/03/2024, 18:46) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
          Crime carries no restrictions to place of birth, you must be someone that has never been to the B.V.I , because that could be the only rational reason why you would be on here talking such utter gobshit rubbish. Virgin islanders commit crimes and so do expatriates. What I don't understand is why you behaving as though getting a work permit is a right. Considering that expatriates are the majority in this territory I would say to you, if you don't like it here you are free to leave no one is forcing you to stay, go where you feel welcomed and wanted.
    • Cant stand the oil (24/03/2024, 19:22) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
      He is a guyanese
  • thank god (24/03/2024, 19:34) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank God my friend dogged that bullet!!!!! GD
  • Lb (24/03/2024, 19:54) Like (0) Dislike (7) Reply
    Hope this has nothing to do with the member from the six
  • I laugh (24/03/2024, 21:06) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    It is so convenient to say church people are doing bad things and that is why one does not go to church. Well, there are people doing bad things everywhere so we should all stay home, not just from church. And I agree that if you are in church you should be trying a little harder as you are a hearer of the word, but the Word says "We have all falling short of the glory of God." We all sin. We all make mistakes, whether churchgoers or not. My personal opinion is more of us need to ensure our children attend church on a regular basis. Their moral compasses as to Good and Evil are backfiring and in some cases dormant. They teach you in Sunday School about Heaven and Hell as they do exist. Most of our young people are what they call 'Living their best lives'. Well while they are doing that, they are destroying things for the rest of us, churchgoers included, who are trying, yes trying, everyday to live right. For instance, we are all hesitant to even run to the supermarket at night as the living their best life folks have their guns out and having target practice in our streets. So we all sin whether in the streets or in the church. God, help us All! Let us repent daily. The God I serve will forgive us and heal our land.
  • mistake (24/03/2024, 21:15) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    I really hate when people use the word lightly. How can this be a mistake. The intention was to do wrong. He know exactly what he was doing. No mistakes was made doing it.
    • @mistake (25/03/2024, 06:43) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
      Not only was this not a mistake but when he was confronted and given the opertunity to pay back the money he pretended like he didng know what the woman was talking about. He was content in living a lie and was only remorseful and wanted to pay back after police got involved. Too little to late.
    • WHAT!!! (25/03/2024, 22:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      “Mistake”
      I once made a mistake and went out with different colored socks on.
      That was a mistake , stealing from people is not a mistake it is a crime.
  • fact over fiction (25/03/2024, 02:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Murdered, Lawyer, other Half, Go Figure!!!
  • 3 for me 1 for you (25/03/2024, 04:20) Like (3) Dislike (15) Reply
    Didn't know Pasea Estate had those kinds of thief. Was expecting a thief of that calabar to come from Long Look or Sea Cows Bay.
  • Majestic Life Watch (25/03/2024, 09:02) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply

    Singing "Theres a Place For People Like You"

  • Si M**n P*w Err (25/03/2024, 09:03) Like (3) Dislike (14) Reply

    He had to pay for his mothers funeral.

    • @Si M**n P*werr (25/03/2024, 10:33) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      try again because the charges he made weren't medical or for funeral arrangements. Stop trying to make excuses for nonsense .
  • hm (25/03/2024, 09:22) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    For we have all sinned but not all swindle 19K from people. Sin is sin!
  • Standards (25/03/2024, 13:02) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    We are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law… HOWEVER! Is this young man not a cashier at BVIHS? This young man should have to be placed on leave until AFTER his case is complete and found not guilty. Yet we wonder why everything in this country is scrutinized because we have no blasted standards. His behavior at the office is another matter. Thank God for grace being extended to us… Lord knows we need it , but that there is supposed to usher us into the presence of WHO/ WHAT????
    People stop playing God is not mocked. All I’lll say is “the Lord strong and mighty. The Lord strong in battle HE is my God!!
    • @standards (25/03/2024, 18:54) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is not America, in the Virgin islands you are guilty until proven innocent, that's why they place you on leave your guilt is already assumed unless the court says otherwise. And he works at the Ministry of education. And trust he is Guilty, he thought it would have been dropped when he started to pay back the money is all.
  • disgraceful (26/03/2024, 15:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    a set of people calling for prayers for this corn man. Ah wonder how much prayers they would be asking for if it was their credit card he was using without their permission. You people get caught up with every clown holding a microphone on a pulpit and don't even understand that the very devil right there as well. The church people are so blind towards their so-call profits, psalmists, bishops and all kind of big name that they call themselves, that they really taking their eyes off of God and forget it is about God and not man. The arms of flesh will fail you.

    Yes, I pray for him, not that his wickedness will be swept under the rug but that he would be delivered from stealing.
  • Standards (26/03/2024, 19:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I stand corrected! The young man at the hospital isn’t him… they look the same and “act” the same.
  • he (27/03/2024, 20:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is a deviant..nasty ☮️ of work


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