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Police Arrest and Charge Several Individuals in Fraud-Related Offences

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Police Arrest and Charge Several Individuals in Fraud-Related Offences

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).

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Comments (7)

  • Informed citizen February 23, 2026, 9:51 PM

    the banks should have contacted the account owner to have confirm such transactions. those large sum of money to be withdrawn is a major red flag. An update could be made for accounts and the banking system such as allowing account holders to put in entries of the following cheques to be cashed out and assigned to whom. that way banks don’t just give away people money just because a cheque is presented. seems like alot of extra steps but it’s a start

  • Jenny February 23, 2026, 3:11 PM

    Poeple need to be careful.,

  • Juju Bee February 23, 2026, 2:33 PM

    Unless your a contractor or a business person an 18 thousand dollar check kinda suspect

  • Devorne Carter February 23, 2026, 11:16 AM

    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.

  • Tamia February 23, 2026, 11:16 AM

    I hope if anyone else is involved, they’re brought to justice too. These kinds of schemes are rarely solo operations.

  • Maria Carmen February 23, 2026, 10:56 AM

    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.

  • Rhea February 23, 2026, 10:54 AM

    Smh… people really still out here forging cheques in 2026?

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