Police seize additional $38.3M during secondary lottery scam raid in St. Catherine

Police seized an additional $38.3 million in cash during a secondary search in the continuing investigation into suspected lottery scamming activities in St. Catherine.

The multi-agency operation, was conducted yesterday after police revisited a property on St Vincent Boulevard in Caribbean Estate, Portmore, where officers previously recovered over JM$100 million.

The operation, which took place between 11:30 a.m. and 7:10 p.m., was led by detectives from the National Strategic Anti-gang Division (NSAD), with support from the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), the Financial Investigation Division

(FID), and the Caribbean Search Centre.

During the search, which was carried out in the presence of suspects, investigators also recovered two electronic devices, a currency counting machine, financial documents, luxury receipts and designer handbags.

The suspects’ attorney was also present during the operation.

Investigators have confirmed that the scope of the investigation has expanded beyond what was suspected to be lottery scamming activities.

Charges against the suspects are expected to be laid in the coming days as the investigation progresses.

In addition to the house search, previously seized motor vehicles were inspected, and further financial documents found in the vehicles were taken for investigation.

Investigators say these developments are expected to bolster the ongoing probe.

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