The police have apprehended and formally charged multiple individuals in connection with various fraud-related offenses, following investigations centered around an institution.
Charges Against Individuals
- Jevon Turner from Cades Bay: Charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument for allegedly acquiring EC$5,607.12 using a forged cheque, and Uttering a Forged Document related to the same incident. The offense reportedly occurred on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
- Sean O’Neil from All Saints: Charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument after allegedly receiving EC$5,945.45 through a forged cheque, and Uttering a Forged Document. This incident also took place on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
- Clem Royer from Golden Grove (21 years old): Arrested and charged with multiple offenses including Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument for the sum of EC$18,450.12, Forgery, and Uttering a Forged Document. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on 11 February 2026 in St. John’s. Further charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument for EC$5,330.45, Forgery, and Uttering a Forged Document related to a different incident on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
- Dondre Houston from Parham: Arrested and charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument for EC$22,747.00, Forgery, and Uttering a Forged Document in connection with an incident on 10 December 2025 at Village Walk. Also charged with Forgery and Uttering a Forged Document linked to another incident on 18 February 2026 in St. John’s.
All individuals charged are expected to appear in court as investigations continue.
Public Advisory
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda urges both businesses and the public to stay vigilant when conducting transactions involving cheques and other negotiable instruments.
Anyone with information regarding fraudulent activities is encouraged to reach out to the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).
Smh… people really still out here forging cheques in 2026?
It’s honestly disappointing to see young people getting caught up in situations like this. If the charges are true, that’s a lot to throw away over what probably seemed like quick money at the time. A criminal record follows you for life. I wish more emphasis was placed on financial literacy and long-term thinking so people understand the consequences before making decisions like this.
I hope if anyone else is involved, they’re brought to justice too. These kinds of schemes are rarely solo operations.
It’s frustrating because when fraud cases increase, ordinary customers end up paying the price indirectly. Banks become stricter, transactions take longer, and trust erodes. A few bad decisions by some individuals can complicate processes for everyone else.