Lottery scamming family ordered to pay millions
In an emphatic legal victory, the Financial Investigations Division (FID) secured a significant judgment in the Supreme Court on March 7, 2024, resulting in pecuniary […]
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Victory in Cybercrime Case with Lottery Scamming Connection
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) was successful in the conclusion of a high-profile case involving identity information theft. Christopher Silent, the accused, appeared before Her […]
J$2M forfeited from farmer on gun charge
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) was successful in securing a significant ruling by the St. Elizabeth Parish Court, on January 25, 2024. Cash in the […]
SSL investigations reveal more accounts affected; file with prosecutors
As previously announced, the investigation into the SSL matter is ongoing, with Jean-Ann Panton currently facing fraud charges set to appear in court today for […]
FID Identifies J$133M in “Refund Fraud
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) has identified a concerning trend, referred to as “refund fraud,” that has surfaced within Jamaica’s financial sector from January to […]
Criminal businessman forfeits J$23M to Crown
On September 7, 2023 the Financial Investigations Division (FID) successfully secured a Forfeiture Order against Mr. Donald Ho, a St. Andrew-based businessman, in the Corporate […]
Scope, size of SSL fraud expands
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) investigation into fraudulent activities at Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL) have revealed that there are now approximately 70 affected accounts […]
Court orders Andrea Gordon to pay J$119M plus legal fees for the FID and NCB
On May 24, 2023 the Financial Investigations Division (FID) was successful in the Supreme Court in securing a Forfeiture Order ($119, 125,500.88) and a Pecuniary […]
Auditor General’s Department and FID formalise strategic partnership with MoU
The Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) and the Financial Investigations Division (FID) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening both organisations’ response to, […]
Street-level drug dealer to pay J$1.1 million in Pecuniary Penalty Order
On May 8, 2023 the Financial Investigations Division (FID) successfully secured a Pecuniary Penalty Order (PPO) of J$1.1 million in the Supreme Court against a […]