Kingston, Jamaica — The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) on Thursday arrested a woman from Clarendon in connection with the $47.5 million phishing scam that targeted the National Commercial Bank (NCB).
According to Major Basil Jarrett, Director of Communications at MOCA, the woman — who resides in Clarendon Park — is believed to be part of an organised criminal syndicate responsible for the theft.
She was arrested at her home during a targeted joint operation on Thursday morning. The premises were searched, and several pieces of evidence were recovered by investigators.
“This morning’s arrest is another clear signal that MOCA will not relent in the fight against cyber-enabled financial crimes,” Major Jarrett said.
He stressed the importance of public cooperation, noting:
“We are committed to bringing offenders to justice, but we cannot do it alone. Strong partnerships and public support remain essential to dismantling these sophisticated criminal networks. Organised crime thrives in silence — but together, we can shut it down.”
The phishing scam, which occurred between April and June 2022, involved the syndicate illegally accessing 16 NCB customer accounts and transferring over $47 million to various beneficiary accounts.
MOCA continues to urge the public to stay vigilant with online transactions and report any suspicious financial activities to their tip line at 888-MOCA-TIP.
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