Orthopedic Technician charged under cyber crime act for sharing private image

A 20-year-old orthopedic technician attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) was on Monday charged under the Cyber Crime Act for allegedly transmitting a private image of a woman.

The accused, Treveir Sinclair, also known as “Tratts,” of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was arrested on September 10, 2025, by ranks of the Alberttown Police Station.

He was charged with “publication or transmission of image of a private area of a person,” contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Cyber Crime Act 16 of 2018. The alleged offence was committed against a popular social media personality.

Sinclair appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court #3, where the charge was read. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison.

The case has been adjourned to October 6, 2025, for the presentation of statements.