Kingston 6 man allegedly fleeces businesswoman of J$160 million
Kingston, Jamaica — A Kingston man has been charged with fleecing a businesswoman of approximately J$160 million between 2017 and 2024.
He has been identified as 37-year-old Garrett Savoury of Paddington Avenue, Kingston 6. He was charged on Tuesday, April 29, with four counts of obtaining money by false pretence.
Investigations revealed that Savoury orchestrated a series of elaborate schemes against the woman while in custody at a correctional facility. He was convicted of other offences and was serving time in prison when the alleged fraud took place.
One of the alleged schemes reportedly involved him impersonating a US diplomat and fabricating crisis scenarios about the victim and her family. It is alleged that Savoury later demanded significant sums of money from the woman under the guise of resolving the non-existent issues.
Detectives assigned to the National Strategic Anti-Gang Division (NSAD) within the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC) have confirmed that the victim transferred funds in both Jamaican and United States currency to Savoury’s bank account over the period.
NSAD, with the assistance of the Financial Investigations Division, subsequently charged Savoury. His court date is being finalised.
Head of NSAD, Deputy Superintendent of Police Susan Bruce emphasised the significance of this operation in ensuring that criminals do not profit from their crimes and are brought to justice.
“This case highlights the critical work being done by NSAD to address not only gang-related violence but the underlying financial crimes that fuel these gangs,” said DSP Bruce.
She continued, “The investigation underscores the importance of vigilance as there is potential for criminals to exploit others. NSAD is committed to pursuing all forms of criminal activity that undermine the security of citizens”
Meanwhile, C-TOC is urging anyone with information that can assist in the investigations to contact their office at 876-967-1389, Crime Stop at 311, the National Intelligence Bureau at 811 or the nearest police station.
