HANOVER, JAMAICA – The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Anti-Lottery Scam Unit (ALSU) has seized approximately $15 million in cash during a three-day operation in Hanover, part of its ongoing crackdown under the ‘Scam Done, Justice a Run’ initiative.
Between June 12 and 14, ALSU personnel carried out more than 30 raids in areas including Top Hill, New Town, and Sandy Bay. Four individuals were arrested, and three have been charged under the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act.
The accused are:
Maurice Campbell, 21, of Top Hill, Sandy Bay
Tajrae Jones, 21, also of Top Hill, Sandy Bay
Shamar Forbes, 22, also known as ‘Tyrone’, of Lucea
Authorities also seized three imitation firearms and 11 high-end motor vehicles during the raids.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Dave Brown, head of the ALSU, emphasized the broader goal of the initiative. “These operations are not only about seizures and arrests, but it’s about systematically dismantling the financial infrastructure that is being built from this trade,” he stated.
Since launching on June 5, the ALSU’s intensified operations have led to the seizure of over $40 million in cash, alongside multiple luxury vehicles and scamming equipment.
