Sentencing Adjourned for Man Who Fraudulently Obtain 300K From Syrian National

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Sentencing Adjourned for Man Who Fraudulently Obtain 300K From Syrian National

The sentencing of Raffique Skerritt has been adjourned to September 26 following his earlier conviction for obtaining money by false pretences.

Skerritt was found guilty by Justice Ann Marie Smith of defrauding a Syrian national of $300,000 in a fraudulent scheme that took place between June and July 2019.

The court had heard that Skerritt exploited the man, falsely claiming he was owed money by the Central Housing and Planning Authority. He promised to repay the $300,000 loan with interest while additionally providing the victim with a house and land.

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Skerritt’s fraudulent activities stemmed from an earlier housing development scheme where he had approached CHAPA in 2018 proposing his company build houses under a multi-million-dollar contract. However, trial evidence revealed the company never existed.

Despite receiving $1.59 million from CHAPA for a reduced housing project, Skerritt failed to complete the construction within the agreed timeline, with site inspections revealing substandard work.

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Comments (6)

  • Apex Jones July 10, 2025, 7:09 PM

    Let me tell you $300 Grand not easy to come by. I hope he can pay the man back his money
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  • informed Citizen July 10, 2025, 7:41 PM

    $300K stolen through lies, housing, repayment, fake company. This isn’t just fraud, it’s calculated exploitation. September’s sentencing better reflects the damage done.
    Reply
  • Rhea July 11, 2025, 6:17 AM

    This is why you work hard for your money! Other ways gets you in jail
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf July 11, 2025, 6:21 AM

    $300,000 gone just like that, and for a company that never even existed? This man was bold. I hope the sentence reflects the damage he’s done.
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons July 11, 2025, 1:38 PM

    I never understood this story. The thieves robbing the thieves and Robin in the hood
    Reply
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