Two former employees of Hofius, Koshia Gentle, who was employed as a Supervisor, and Lydia Selina Bennett, who was employed as a clerk, face 49 counts of theft tonight. They’re jointly charged of embezzling over quarter million dollars from the long established hardware store. 

After an intensive 3-month investigation, both Gentle and Bennett were arraigned on Monday on a long list of charges. They are accused of stealing varying amounts of money between November 2, 2015, and December 31, 2015.

No plea was taken from them at their arraignment, and Magistrate Carlon Mendoza has adjourned the case untilApril 25. At that date, it is expected that the prosecutor will inform the court if the DPP’s Office intends to proceed with the charges summarily, or on indictment. If it is on indictment, they will have to face Supreme Court trial.

Both accused are out on bail of $10,000 each.