ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Detectives attached to the St Catherine South division have brought charges against three individuals in connection with breaches of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) Special Provisions Act, popularly known as the Lottery Scam Act.

Reports from the lawmen are that during an operation at Phoenix Village,in Portmore on Monday, July 17, 11 persons – ten males and one female – were taken into custody.

After thorough searches of the premises, electronic devices were found at the scene and three individuals were formally slapped with charges.

They are:

1. Noel Romeo Martin, 21, a farmer/rafter of Hague Housing Scheme in Trelawny

2. Rivaldo Cousins, also known as ‘Raheem’. A 20-year-old music producer of Rio Nuevo, St Ann

3. Javel Watson, 22, a bearer of St Jago Grove, Spanish Town, St Catherine

The other eight individuals have been released pending further investigations.

The JCF has since sought to remind house owners and property managers about the importance of being cautious when choosing potential tenants.

They went on to urge anyone with information that could assist in these or other investigations to contact the Police emergency at 119, the Crime Stop hotline at 311, or the nearest police station.