By Clinton McGregor
The Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigations Branch says other suspects are expected to be arrested in connection with a major lottery scamming network uncovered recently.
The cops on Tuesday seized more than $100 million and arrested two members of the network during an operation in Caribbean Estates in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Anthony McLaughlin, head of CTOC, told Radio Jamaica News that investigators are making progress in their probe and that other suspects will be arrested.
He revealed that members of US law enforcement are also involved in the investigations.
A 32-year-old man, employed as a treasury custodian at courier company Beryllium, and his 32-year-old common-law spouse, a former employee of the company, are in police custody.
Providing a breakdown of the cash, the police said J$64 million, US$317,000, £11,000 and other currencies was seized during a search of the property.
Two firearms were also recovered.
The officers also confiscated four motor vehicles valued at approximately J$17 million, as well as six mobile phones.
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