The St Elizabeth police say Dwight ‘Foodie’ Johnson, also known as ‘Links’, a 36-year-old businessman of New Harbour Village, St Catherine , has been charged with larceny by trickery.

According to reports, on February 22, the complainants accompanied Johnson and another
individual to a bank to purchase US currency equivalent to J$1,960,000. During the transaction, one of the individuals substituted the intended bag of currency with another containing only US$1 notes, leaving with the larger sum.

Subsequent investigation identified Johnson as a suspect, leading to his arrest in Clarendon and
subsequent charging.

Acting Superintendent Coleridge Minto, while acknowledging that one suspect remains at large, urges the public to exercise vigilance when dealing with individuals involved in the sale or purchase of US
currency outside of authorised financial institutions.

Minto emphasised the importance of conducting such transactions through legitimate channels.

“Notably, this scam is not new but has resurfaced. This incident marks the third reported occurrence since the beginning of the year,” he said.