NASSAU- A 32-year-old man accused of racking up more than $10,000 in fraudulent debit card purchases has been denied bail—for now.
Prosecutors say Travis Evans, of Isabella Boulevard, Marathon Estates, should remain in custody because he allegedly reoffended while on bail.
Evans allegedly entered a force code instead of a PIN when he bought ductless air conditioning units and a gold chain from August 4 up to September 17.
He’s accused of defrauding Base Road Liquor Store, Phoenix Supermarket, General Appliances, Kool Tech Air Conditioning and Colombian Emeralds.
Evans denied charges of fraud by false pretenses at his arraignment today.
He was freed on $8,000 bail in June, after he was accused of of obtaining $5,198.41 in merchandise from five businesses in May 2021 through debit card fraud.
He allegedly defrauded John Bull, Palmdale Furniture, Rons Sales Bahamas, Whim Automotive, and Cabbage Beach Mini Mart.
Notwithstanding the pending cases, Evans’ lawyer Damien White says he’s still entitled to bail.
His bail hearing will be held on October 4.
In August 2020, Evans admitted to using the same scam to buy $704 in groceries from Extra Value Food Store. He was ordered to make restitution and placed on probation.
