National Security Minister Commits to Protecting Borders

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government is committed to ensuring that its capability to protect the country’s borders is significantly improved.
Foreigners who attempted to leave the island with illicit money fined

The three foreigners who were charged as they attempted to leave the island with US$93,000 and other currencies have been found guilty.
Ingrid Asatie and Claudia Clijdesdale, who are both from Suriname, were each fined $100,000 or 6 months in prison for possession of criminal property and $50,000 or 6 months in prison for concealment of criminal property and facilitating the retention of criminal property.
Gov’t seeking forfeiture of over $203M from businesswoman

The Assets Recovery Agency is seeking the forfeiture of over $203 million dollars from businesswoman Lan Yan which it alleges she obtained by illegal means.
The agency has filed a pecuniary penalty order against her pursuant to section 5 of Proceed of Crime Act (POCA) in the Home Circuit Court.
Court Orders Forfeiture Of Nearly $200M In Assets Linked To Drug Kingpin Deedo

The Supreme Court has ordered that nearly $200 million in assets and properties linked to drug kingpin Norris ‘Deedo’ Nembhard should be forfeited to the government, the Financial Investigation Division (FID) has confirmed.
‘Scamming and identity theft… honesty gone south’

The Webster Memorial United Church is set to stage an informative advocacy forum entitled ‘Scamming and Identify Theft… Honesty Gone South’ at the Half-Way-Tree Road church on Thursday, September 27, 2018 beginning at 5:30 pm.

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Wholesaler’s bleaching cream costs him millions in Court

April 17, 2023

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On March 23, 2023 the Financial Investigations Division (FID) successfully secured a Pecuniary Penalty Order (PPO) of J$6.4 million in the Supreme Court against St. […]

Criminals frustrated in February by FID

March 1, 2023

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The Financial Investigations Division (FID) was successful in securing the forfeiture of approximately JMD 1.5M and USD 20,000 in four separate cases across the island […]

Jean-Ann Panton remanded in custody

February 24, 2023

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Ms. Jean-Ann Panton was today (February 24, 2023) remanded in custody when she appeared in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston to answer charges for […]

Jean-Ann Panton charged in SSL fraud investigation

February 17, 2023

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In furtherance of the joint investigation being led by the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Fraud Squad into alleged fraudulent activities […]

Money Laundering Relatives Forfeit J$100M in Land

June 16, 2022

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Eva Mae Sterling, the 61-year-old Manchester businesswoman who was recently convicted on money laundering charges, her son, Nicholaus Chang, and sister, Marline Ledford, had over […]

Jamaica Customs Agency and FID Sign Strategic MoU

June 13, 2022

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The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) and the Financial Investigations Division (FID) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening both organisations’ response to, […]

61-y.o. Woman Convicted on Money Laundering Charges

May 12, 2022

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A 61-year-old Manchester businesswoman was recently (May 4, 2022) convicted on money laundering charges in the Corporate Area Parish Court (Criminal Division) in Half Way […]

FID and partners intensify targeting ‘dirty money’ via POCA

March 15, 2022

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In a press conference held on March 10, 2022, the Financial Investigations Division (FID) and their law enforcement counterparts at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), […]

February forfeitures frustrate financial criminals

February 21, 2022

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Over the period February 9 – 12, 2022 the Financial Investigations Division (FID) successfully forfeited amounts totaling approximately JMD620,000, USD14,400 and CAD11,000 from four persons […]

Integrity Commission and FID formalise strategic partnership with MoU

December 16, 2021

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The Integrity Commission and the Financial Investigations Division (FID) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening both organisations’ response to, among other […]