A visually impaired man who is accused of scamming more than $200,000 from job seekers, claiming he could provide them with jobs in overseas markets, was granted bail on Friday.

Orelle Richards, has been charged with obtaining money by false pretence after he reportedly swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from 18 persons under the guise that he was a Ministry of Labour and Social Security employee, capable of procuring work overseas on their behalf.

Not remorseful

Senior Resident Magistrate Glen Brown, who heard the matter, said, in the past, the accused did not appear remorseful about what he had done. Richards' attorney, however, noted that his client admitted that he did something wrong. His attorney also said his client would be making amends. After pleas from his attorney for bail, RM Brown eventually granted Richards $30,000 bail, with surety ,and set the matter to be mentioned on February 9.

Plea

When he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court, Richards had quick and witty responses when he was being asked to plea in the matter. At the last court hearing, Richards said he felt he should be charged on evidence as he did not believe he had scammed 18 people.