A police officer has been bailed to appear at the Supreme Court on four charges including an allegation of financial exploitation of a senior.

David Bhagwan, 52, of Pembroke, is alleged to have obtained a 2025 Kia Picanto between an unknown date and June 8 this year, with the intention of permanently depriving a man of it.

A second charge alleges that on or about June 8, he made a false instrument with the intention of inducing the Transport Control Department to accept it as genuine.

In Magistrates’ Court on Monday, Mr Bhagwan, who is understood to hold the rank of inspector, faced a third count that on June 8 he allegedly used a false instrument with the intention of inducing the TCD to accept it as genuine.

Both TCD-related offences were alleged to have been committed with the intention of resulting in an act of prejudice against an alleged victim.

A fourth charge alleges that, between an unknown date and July 10 this year, Mr Bhagwan abused a senior by means of financial exploitation.

Magistrate Craig Attridge told the court that the case would be dealt with in the Supreme Court and, as such, no plea was entered.

He adjourned the matter until September 8, when it is expected to call in the higher court.

The magistrate set conditional bail at $30,000 and ordered Mr Bhagwan to surrender his travel documents.

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