Two former Guam Regional Transit Authority officials indicted in a government corruption investigation denied the allegations filed against them. 

Defendants Richard Ybanez, the former executive manager of the GRTA, and former GRTA certifying officer Jennifer Badar Cruz pleaded not guilty in Superior Court today. 

Both were allowed to remain free on a $1,000 bond. 

As we reported, the pair face charges of theft by deception, conspiracy for misapplication of entrusted funds, and official misconduct along with special allegation of crime against the community. 

Prosecutors allege the group, which included GRTA board chair Alejo Sablan, and board members Inalahan Mayor Anthony Chargualaf and Hagat Mayor Kevin Susuico, were involved in a scheme to have Ybanez hold the position of interim executive manager.

It's a position he was never qualified to fill. 

Trial is set for September.