Asif Mohamed Abrahim was on Friday sentenced to 48 months in prison for Trafficking in Persons and one month for assault for offences committed against a Venezuelan woman.
The offences reportedly between November 3, 2023, and January 18, 2024, at New Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara, a police release said.
Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh handed down the sentence at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court. The sentences will run concurrently.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security offers support through the following helplines: Domestic Violence – 914, Childcare Protection Agency – 227-0979, Trafficking in Persons – 227-4083 / 623-5030, Suicide Prevention (Esperanza Hotline) – 624-0079, Mental Health — 226-1416.
