ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A 60-year-old construction worker, Robert Dunn from Above Rocks, St Catherine, has been charged with obtaining money by false pretence after an alleged work visa scam.
According to the Linstead Police, Dunn is accused of collecting JMD 320,500 from a woman between July 1 and August 15, 2024, under the pretext of securing a work visa and passport for travel to the United States. When Dunn failed to deliver on his promises, and subsequently did not provide a refund upon request, the woman reported the matter to the authorities.
Following thorough investigations, Dunn was arrested and charged on Tuesday, August 27. He will be appearing before the Linstead Parish Court on Wednesday, September 11, to answer to the charges.
