Dr. Chloe Douett pleaded guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving fake identities and forged documents. She deceived banks in Jamaica out of approximately $600 million through fraudulent mortgage transactions. The court convicted her on multiple charges, including conspiracy to defraud and possession of identity information. Douett operated with three other accused, and the fraud scheme lasted around 14 months, starting in January 2023. Public awaits the trial judge's decision on her penalty following the conviction.
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Embezzlement: Three women charged in a $1.8 million scheme
Embezzlement. Police charged three women with embezzlement after they uncovered a scheme in which nearly $1.8 million was allegedly siphoned from a food store in St. Andrew through fake refunds.
FLA Report: Data Fabrication and Server Failures Exposed
FLA Report revealed multiple discrepancies, including intentional data Fabrication and Server Failures and poor management. The findings from the Integrity Commission (IC) investigation into the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. It came eight weeks after it was submitted and after a court rulling.
Police Charge Stony Hill Woman with Larceny and Fraud
Police Charge Stony Hill Woman with Larceny and Fraud. The police charged a woman who previously worked as an assistant manager at a St Andrew's business. She allegedly misappropriated more than $3.5 million from her employer and failed to return the funds. It’s a situation that certainly raises important questions about trust and accountability.
Investigators Charged Supervisor with Embezzling $1.3M
Investigators Charged Supervisor with Embezzling $1.3M. In St. Catherine, Jamaica, law enforcement has charged a supervisor at a business in Portmore Parkway with embezzlement. The charge is in connection with her alleged failure to deposit over $1.3 million she collected for gas. Investigators identified the accused as Zasha McLeod, 28, of Lloyd Road, Kingston 16. … Continue reading Investigators Charged Supervisor with Embezzling $1.3M
Court: Motorcyclist Plead Guilty to Causing Woman’s Death
Court: Motorcyclist Pleads Guilty to Causing Woman's Death. Rodeen Brown, a motorcyclist from St. Catherine, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a woman in a traffic accident. He will learn his fate when he returns to the St. Catherine Circuit for sentencing on October 24, 2025. Law enforcement had charged Brown, 35, in … Continue reading Court: Motorcyclist Plead Guilty to Causing Woman’s Death
Fraudulent Conversion: Woman in Custody After Fleecing $150K
Police charged a Clarendon woman in a $150K Fraudulent conversion Case. Fraudulent Conversion: Woman in Custody After Fleecing $150k. Police in Clarendon, Jamaica, charged a woman with fraudulent conversion after she allegedly fleeced a complainant of $150,000. Law enforcement identified the accused as Sherlyn Taylor, also known as 'Sunshine,' 49, of Hollywood Drive, Hayes, in … Continue reading Fraudulent Conversion: Woman in Custody After Fleecing $150K
Fake Doctor Scandal: Judge Ordered Psychiatric Evaluation
A man accused of impersonating a medical doctor and visa agent, defrauding individuals of millions of dollars, was remanded for psychiatric evaluation during his appearance in St. Catherine Parish Court on Friday.
Robberies and Job Scam:Two Men Charged in Separate Crimes
Robberies and Job Scam: Two Men Charged in Separate Crimes. Police charged a St Catherine man after allegedly fleecing his victims approximately $2.2 million in a job scam. A Stony Hill man has been indicted with five charges following a series of robberies and a confrontation with police.
Fraud and Extortion: Growing Issues in Jamaica.
Fraud and extortion are rising concerns in Jamaica, particularly highlighted by Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell regarding a call center agent's embezzlement of US$50,024. Additionally, extortionists halted improvements on the Mandela Highway, prompting government efforts to ensure road safety amid criminal threats. The case will be reviewed by the High Court in 2025.