Retiree charged for million-dollar fraud
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Phillip Panton, a 56-year-old retiree of Spanish Town, St. Catherine has been slapped with fraud charges after allegedly swindling millions from several people, including a family member.
Panton is charged with obtaining Money by false pretence and conspiracy to defraud.
Reports from the Spanish Town Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) indicate that Panton told one of his relatives that he could get him on an overseas work programme.
Between May and July, the relative and other victims reportedly paid JM $2,190,000 to Panton. However, Panton allegedly failed to honour his end of the agreement and did not return the money collected.
A report was made to the police and Panton was apprehended. He was charged following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.
His court date is yet to be finalised.
