National Security Minister lauds MOCA for case involving former Manchester Parish Council employees

The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) has been commended by National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang for its role in securing the conviction of  three former employees of  the Manchester Parish Council.

It has been described as the biggest fraud case at a municipal authority in Jamaica.

In a news release, the National Security Minister said the investigation of  some corruption cases might take a while, but the result will be of  significant impact to the safety and security of  the society. 

Five of  the seven individuals who were charged with conspiracy to defraud the Manchester Parish Council of  $400 million over a three-year period, were convicted yesterday.

They will be sentenced on July 27.

The convicts include former employees of  the Parish Council: the deputy superintendent in charge of  road and works, Sanja Elliott, acting chief  executive officer, David Harris and temporary works overseer Kendale Roberts. 

Elliott's wife Tashagaye and construction worker Dwyane Sibblies were also found guilty. However, Elliott's mother Myrtle Elliott and former bank employee, Radcliffe McLean were freed.