Authorities have laid multiple fraud-related charges against two St Catherine men following an investigation into a multi-million-dollar scheme targeting a trading company.
The accused, Shemar Dawson, 30, an accounting clerk, and 27-year-old Leonardo Jibbison, a footballer, are both residents of Waterford in Portmore.
According to investigators from the Fraud Squad and the Financial Crimes Investigation Division within the Specialized Investigation Branch, the alleged scheme unfolded over an extended period between March 2024 and February 2026.
Police reports indicate that Dawson, who was employed at the company, is accused of manipulating financial records, including invoices and supporting documents. It is further alleged that he circumvented internal controls to generate a number of cheques under false pretences.
Some of these cheques were reportedly issued in Jibbison’s name, with investigators claiming he was falsely listed as a legitimate vendor. Authorities say Jibbison subsequently encashed 17 of those cheques, amounting to more than $18 million.
The alleged activities are said to have resulted in losses estimated at approximately $29 million.
Both men later surrendered to law enforcement officials and were taken into custody. Following interviews conducted in the presence of their legal representatives, formal charges were laid.
Dawson now faces charges of larceny as a servant, conspiracy to defraud, and involvement in transactions linked to criminal property. Jibbison has been charged with conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences, and engaging in transactions involving criminal proceeds.
The matter is scheduled to be heard in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.
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