By Alric Lindsay
Prashanth Puthilath appeared in the Summary Court today, June 17, 2025, to face an allegation of obtaining property by deception. He pleaded not guilty.
As explained in court, the allegation is that on May 3, 2023, on Eastern Avenue, Puthilath, by deception, dishonestly obtained $12,000 belonging to Marsha Campbell with the intention of permanently depriving her of it.
His trial is expected to begin on October 2, 2025.
Note to readers
This article pertains to allegations and does not imply guilt. The court will make the final determination after evaluating all the evidence during the legal process.
Obtaining property by deception is covered by section 247 of the Penal Code. This states:
(1) A person who by any deception dishonestly obtains property belonging to another, with intention of permanently depriving the other of it commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for ten years.
(2) For purposes of this section a person is to be treated as obtaining property if the person obtains ownership, possession or control of it, and “obtain” includes obtaining for another or enabling another to obtain or retain.
(3) Section 240 shall apply for this section, with the necessary adaptation of the reference to appropriating, as it applies for section 235.
(4) For purposes of this section “deception” means any deception (whether reckless or deliberate) by words or conduct as to fact or as to law, including a deception as to the present intentions of the person using the deception or any other person.
