Two more individuals have been arrested in relation to the  47.5 million dollar phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank, NCB.

The latest arrests were made in the past 24 hours.

A 25-year-old man from Cassava Piece, Kingston was nabbed early today at his residence, while a 24-year-old woman from Gregory Park, Portmore was arrested at her home yesterday. 

Both arrests were carried out during early morning operations by agents from the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).

Director of Communications at MOCA, Major Basil Jarrett said law enforcement executed search and arrest warrants at both locations. 

He said several evidentiary items were seized during the operations.

The two suspects are expected to be charged soon. 

These arrests  bring the total number of individuals detained in connection with the cybercrime which took place between April and June 2022 to 14.

It is alleged that members of an organized crime syndicate targeted 16 NCB accounts. 

They allegedly used a phishing scheme to steal over 47 million dollars, transferring the funds to various beneficiaries’ accounts.

Major Jarrett highlighted that fraud and other cybercrimes are a priority for MOCA due to their increasing prevalence. 

He urged the public to remain vigilant in their online activities and report any suspicious financial transactions.