Bearer faces multiple fraud charges after millions transferred and withdrawn
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A bearer has been slapped with several fraud- related charges after he allegedly transferred US$60,000 to several e-Link accounts and JM$442,000 to his personal account in August.
He has been identified as 35-year-old Harif Thomas of Glenn Drive, Kingston 8.
Thomas is charged with engaging in a transaction involving criminal property, unlawfully making available data for the commission of an offence, simple larceny and conspiracy to defraud.
Reports are that Thomas transferred the funds to the accounts on Monday, August 26. It is alleged that the funds were removed the same day via AMB withdrawals and LYNK transfers.
The police said Thomas’ account was frozen on Wednesday, October 16 due to the suspicious activities. The accused then visited the bank where the police were contacted and he was accosted and charged for the offences.
A court date is being prepared for him.
