Fraud case: Taneka Williamson granted bail at St Catherine Parish Court

Kingston, Jamaica: Taneka Williamson, a 21-year-old Spanish Town woman, was granted $400,000 bail in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. It is to be noted that she was accused of fraud in a motor vehicle deal.

According to the Jamaica police, Williamson was charged with securing money by means of false pretence. She was ordered to report to the Spanish Town Police Station twice a week.

As per reports, the accused is expected to reappear in court on March 1 for further questioning. While arguing for her bail, lawyer Denise Hinson stated that she was not the one who cheated the person regarding the purchase of a motor vehicle (Car).

It is to be added in the remarks of lawyer Hinson that it was Williamson’s relative who defrauded the complainant and used her account. Furthermore, it is alleged that the complainer paid $2 million for the purchase of a vehicle.

Moreover, the victim of the fraud stated that he had not received any vehicle, and the funds had not been returned to him yet. As soon as the investigating officers reported the case, they arrested and charged the accused.

The proper investigation of the case is ongoing. The news has been shared on various social media pages to make people aware of such crimes. People across the country reacted to the news and expressed their concern through their comments.

Some of the comments read as,

“what? Granted bail… she need to be in custody…for further investigation. These crimes are not new to us. Police focus to stop these crimes…it risk common people savings.”

“it is advise to all, fraud is rising in dy country. We should do inquiry of dealers, from whom we are getting our deal done. No trust to any one.”

Additionally, people are suggested to be aware of such frauds, and authorities should implement strict laws to deal with these crimes. One should check every single detail of the person or dealer who is offering you a deal of anything.