A 32-year-old cruise ship worker was yesterday accused of causing her own miscarriage by taking a poison or other noxious substance.

Arlene Cauyo Peralta, a Filipina national, was charged with the offence, which allegedly happened in Sandys between August 6 and 7, when she appeared in Magistrates’ Court.

Rakesh Anand Shetty, 35, an Indian citizen who is also a crew member on a cruise ship, was charged with helping Ms Peralta to escape punishment in Sandys between August 6 and August 8.

Ms Peralta and Mr Shetty did not have to enter a plea because the charges must be heard in Supreme Court.

Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo released the defendants on $1,000 bail each on condition that they surrender their passports, report to Hamilton Police Station every day and tell police if their local address changes.

The case was adjourned to the September arraignments session in Supreme Court.

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