A visitor to Bermuda who went on a luxury spending spree denied six money-related offences when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Derek Telles, 38, pleaded not guilty to three counts related to possessing and transferring more than $15,000 in Bermuda and US cash, said to be criminal property.

Mr Telles, of an unknown address, was also charged with dishonestly appropriating funds “with the intention of permanently depriving HSBC”, attempting to steal cash from the bank, and using criminal proceeds to buy “luxury items” including bags, watches, perfumes and clothing.

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson adjourned the case to June 23 and remanded Mr Telles, who allegedly committed the offences between May 26 and June 5, into custody until that time.

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