TWO men have became the first persons in Jamaica to be arrested and charged under the Cyber Crimes Act.

The men were charged Friday last following an investigation which started on Saturday, August 28.

At about 9:30 am that day the accused men were seen acting suspiciously in a motorcar in front of an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) situated in Manchester.

The men and the vehicle were searched and found in the car were electronic devices used to intercept transactions and to duplicate the personal identification number (PIN) and other personal information of customers using the ATM.

Duplicate cards can then be manufactured using this information, which allow criminals to take monies from a customer's account without his or her knowledge and permission.

The men were charged under sections 3, 6 and 8 of the act

They are to appear in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday this week.