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Bail extended for pregnant woman, partner accused in motor vehicle theft
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Bail extended for pregnant woman, partner accused in motor vehicle theft
May 21 04:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman accused of conspiring with her partner to steal her co-worker’s motor vehicle had her bail extended when she appeared in t...
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UPDATE: Police say lawmen acted professionally in Grants Pen killing, road now clear
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UPDATE: Police say lawmen acted professionally in Grants Pen killing, road now clear
May 21 04:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The lawmen involved in an early morning killing that sparked fiery protests in Grants Pen, St Andrew on Wednesday acted in accorda...
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Accused car thief granted bail amid missing video evidence
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Accused car thief granted bail amid missing video evidence
May 21 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of stealing a truck and more than $400,000 in cash was granted $500,000 bail with one surety on Tuesday amid the pro...
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Jamaicans encouraged to engage in environmental protection on Labour Day
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Jamaicans encouraged to engage in environmental protection on Labour Day
May 21 03:33 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in environmental protection activities on Labour Day this Friday. Labour Day will be...
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Poverty in Jamaica falls 50% to record low in 2023 – PIOJ
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Poverty in Jamaica falls 50% to record low in 2023 – PIOJ
May 21 02:55 PM
Jamaica's poverty rate fell to a record 8.2 per cent in 2023, just more than half or 50.8 per cent below the 16.7 per cent at which it stood in 2021. ...
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Law to increase penalties for tampering with telecoms facility tabled in House
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Law to increase penalties for tampering with telecoms facility tabled in House
May 21 02:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Legislation providing for a significant increase in the penalties under the Telecommunications Act for trespassing, meddling, inte...
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Man shot and killed in Delacree Park
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Man shot and killed in Delacree Park
May 21 01:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- A man was shot and killed and a child wounded by a single gunman in the Delacree Park housing scheme in St Andrew on Tuesday even...
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Grange says Gov’t resolute in efforts to protect females, urges multi-stakeholder effort
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Grange says Gov’t resolute in efforts to protect females, urges multi-stakeholder effort
May 21 01:46 PM
While noting that the Government is taking a series of legislative steps to reduce instances of violence against women and children, Gender Affairs Mi...
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Trinidad fraud squad warns against clicking on links to emails or text messages
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Trinidad fraud squad warns against clicking on links to emails or text messages
May 19, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), citing a “sharp rise in fraud-related offences”, is urging the public t...
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Man granted $1m bail in multi-million dollar NCB fraud case
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Man granted $1m bail in multi-million dollar NCB fraud case
May 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — One of four men currently before the court in connection with a multi-million dollar fraud at the National Commercial Bank (NCB) h...
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Engineer nabbed in alleged $4m land fraud
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Engineer nabbed in alleged $4m land fraud
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 42-year-old engineer has been arrested and charged after allegedly collecting over $4 million for land that was not handed over ...
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Sean Kingston and mother found guilty of fraud
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Sean Kingston and mother found guilty of fraud
March 28, 2025
Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother, 61-year-old Janice Turner, were each found guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts...
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Jamaican among two arrested in New York for stealing and reselling Taylor Swift concert tickets
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Jamaican among two arrested in New York for stealing and reselling Taylor Swift concert tickets
March 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaican is among two arrested and charged with second-degree grand larceny, first and fourth-degree computer tampering, and fou...
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Jamaican-born fraud analyst helping victims reclaim lost funds in US
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Jamaican-born fraud analyst helping victims reclaim lost funds in US
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As fraudulent activities increase, fraud analyst and investigator Naujae Lee has been helping scores of victims recover stolen fun...
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Bolt’s lawyer slams ‘victim-blaming’ in SSL scandal, claims gov’t failed investors
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Bolt’s lawyer slams ‘victim-blaming’ in SSL scandal, claims gov’t failed investors
February 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The attorney representing Usain Bolt in the Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) fraud case where US$12 million was swindled from h...
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Accused in multi-million dollar HEART/NSTA fraud case returns to court on February 26
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Accused in multi-million dollar HEART/NSTA fraud case returns to court on February 26
February 12, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The two people charged in connection with a multi-million dollar fraud at the Human Employment and Resources Training/National Ser...
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New York man sentenced after stealing homeless victims’ identities
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New York man sentenced after stealing homeless victims’ identities
February 11, 2025
NEW YORK, United States - A former New York City Department of Homeless Services fraud investigator was sentenced to 27 months in prison Tuesday after...
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‘I have to say something’: Having lost US millions in SSL scandal, Bolt now losing patience
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‘I have to say something’: Having lost US millions in SSL scandal, Bolt now losing patience
February 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has expressed frustration over the ongoing struggle to recover millions of US dollars swindled from ...
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Scotiabank addresses fraud allegations
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Scotiabank addresses fraud allegations
February 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – While confirming an ongoing fraud attempt affecting debit card holders, Scotiabank is insisting that the issue is not widespread. ...
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St Elizabeth man caught with identity paraphernalia
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St Elizabeth man caught with identity paraphernalia
February 5, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A 25-year-old man is now facing charges after he was found in possession of identity information belonging to people overseas....
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CCJ dismisses application to appeal Belize fraud case involving late US Christian missionary
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CCJ dismisses application to appeal Belize fraud case involving late US Christian missionary
January 19, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC) – The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has dismissed an application for special leave to appeal against a judgment of m...
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Woman accused of defrauding three people of over $1m charged
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Woman accused of defrauding three people of over $1m charged
January 14, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica— A St Thomas woman accused of defrauding at least three people of a total of $1,228,500 while posing as a travel consultant who cou...
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Renters and homebuyers in Jamaica targeted in rising real estate scams
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Renters and homebuyers in Jamaica targeted in rising real estate scams
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December 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Renters and buyers are being urged to exercise caution as scammers are entering the real estate industry via online channels in an...
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MLSS employee faces criminal prosecution after allegedly trying to collect hundreds of thousands in NIS contributions
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MLSS employee faces criminal prosecution after allegedly trying to collect hundreds of thousands in NIS contributions
December 10, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - A long-time member of staff of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), is facing possible criminal prosecution from...
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Men fined $100,000 for using fake documents to obtain passports
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Men fined $100,000 for using fake documents to obtain passports
December 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men who pleaded guilty to the offences of making false declarations to the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)...
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St Elizabeth farmers charged for lottery fraud
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St Elizabeth farmers charged for lottery fraud
December 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Investigators assigned to the Black River Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) have arrested and charged two farmers who allegedly...
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JCF warns public of $85,000 Christmas cash grant scam
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JCF warns public of $85,000 Christmas cash grant scam
December 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued an advisory warning the public about a fraudulent message circulating online, claim...
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Doctor sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding NBA health plan
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Doctor sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding NBA health plan
December 5, 2024
NEW YORK, United States - A US doctor was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for his part in a fraud scheme that involved faking almost US$500...
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Accused in multi-million dollar HEART/NSTA fraud case granted bail
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Accused in multi-million dollar HEART/NSTA fraud case granted bail
December 4, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – The two individuals charged by the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) following a targeted operation in Monte...
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Former HEART employee among three arrested in $17m fraud probe
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Former HEART employee among three arrested in $17m fraud probe
November 29, 2024
Three people have been arrested following two simultaneous targeted operations conducted by the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA...
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Bail extended for pregnant woman, partner accused in motor vehicle theft
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May 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman accused of conspiring with her partner to steal her co-worker’s motor vehicle had her bail extended when she appeared in t...
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UPDATE: Police say lawmen acted professionally in Grants Pen killing, road now clear
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UPDATE: Police say lawmen acted professionally in Grants Pen killing, road now clear
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The lawmen involved in an early morning killing that sparked fiery protests in Grants Pen, St Andrew on Wednesday acted in accorda...
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Accused car thief granted bail amid missing video evidence
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Accused car thief granted bail amid missing video evidence
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of stealing a truck and more than $400,000 in cash was granted $500,000 bail with one surety on Tuesday amid the pro...
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Jamaicans encouraged to engage in environmental protection on Labour Day
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Jamaicans encouraged to engage in environmental protection on Labour Day
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in environmental protection activities on Labour Day this Friday. Labour Day will be...
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Poverty in Jamaica falls 50% to record low in 2023 – PIOJ
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Poverty in Jamaica falls 50% to record low in 2023 – PIOJ
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Jamaica's poverty rate fell to a record 8.2 per cent in 2023, just more than half or 50.8 per cent below the 16.7 per cent at which it stood in 2021. ...
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