Detectives attached to the Fraud Squad and the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FFCID), operating under the Specialised Investigation Branch (SIB), have charged a 34-year-old man in connection with an alleged ATM card-switching scam targeting senior citizens in Kingston and St. Catherine.
Charged is Sean Williams, of no fixed address.
Williams was formally charged on Friday, February 20, with Unauthorised Access to Computer Data, Simple Larceny, and Possession of Identity Information.
Police reports indicate that Williams reportedly loitered at Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), observing elderly individuals who appeared to be experiencing difficulties while conducting transactions. Investigators allege that he would approach the victims under the pretense of offering assistance, secretly exchange their bank cards with dummy cards, and later withdraw funds from the compromised accounts.
One complainant is reported to have lost more than JMD $300,000 before the fraudulent activity was discovered.
Williams was apprehended in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during a joint operation involving FFCID detectives and members of the St. Catherine North Police Division.
Head of the SIB, Senior Superintendent of Police Christopher Brown, praised the coordinated effort that led to the arrest.
He described the targeting of elderly citizens as unacceptable and emphasized the branch’s continued commitment to safeguarding vulnerable members of the public. SSP Brown also highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration and investigative techniques in bringing the matter to a breakthrough.
A court date for Williams is currently being finalised.
The police are reminding citizens to remain vigilant when using ATMs and to closely monitor elderly relatives during financial transactions. Anyone who believes they may have been affected is encouraged to contact the Specialised Investigation Branch at 876-967-1389, call 119, or report the matter to the nearest police station.
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