Bail was denied for Tianzhao “Alex” Feng, the Chinese man charged with the arson of the XPZ Supermarket on Sir Sydney Walling Highway.
Alex once again has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison since the requirements to consider his bail were not met.
Feng, who appeared in court unrepresented, was required to present his passport and two sureties for bail to be considered.
He however told the court that his passport is at the Chinese Embassy.
According to an immigration officer, based on the office’s records Alex’s time in Antigua and Barbuda had expired.
Magistrates Conliffe Clarke asked the Immigration Officer to make an effort to obtain Alex’s passport before he is required to reappear in court on September 29 2021.
In reference to sureties, Alex told the court he does not have anyone in Antigua and Barbuda that can stand as his sureties.
