A close relative of UK/Trinidadian businessman Zaheer Esat has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with his kidnapping.

Jonathan Nancoo, 28, of Cunupia, Esat’s brother-in-law, appeared before Master Delicia Bethelmy on April 11, on a charge that alleges that on April 4, at Warren Road, Cunupia, he, along with others, seized and took Esat away without his consent or lawful excuse.

It is also alleged Esat was held and prevented from returning to his normal place of abode. Nancoo was granted $375,000 bail with surety and ordered to report to the Cunupia Police Station on Fridays and surrender his passport.