MANCHESTER, Jamaica — An elderly man has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence after allegedly collecting $150,000 to facilitate the acquisition of a United States visa.

Detectives assigned to the Manchester Police Division charged 72-year-old Paul Suckie, otherwise called “Shacka”, a farmer, following a failed transaction between April and June 2024.

Reports from the police indicate that between April and June 2024, Suckie allegedly collected a total of $150,000 from a woman with the agreement that he would procure a visa on her behalf.

However, after making the payments, the woman reportedly received conflicting accounts from Suckie and did not receive the promised visa.

A report was subsequently made to the police, prompting an investigation into the matter.

On Wednesday, March 25, Suckie was arrested by the police. He was later interviewed and formally charged in connection with the incident.

His court date is being finalised.