WESTERN BUREAU

As cases of the infamous lotto scam continue to spread across western Jamaica, another alleged scammer is facing the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate's Court for breaches of the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Chris-Andre Duhaney, 21, of Rhyne Park in St James was remanded on Wednesday after a bail application on his behalf was denied.

The court was informed that the alleged scam, for which the accused is said to be a 'main man', might have fleeced a number of people of a total of US$3 million.

Awaits statements

Resident Magistrate Win-some Henry said that there have been reported cases of people interfering with the witnesses in cases of this nature. She said she would not make any decision relating to bail at this stage as the court awaits statements from witnesses abroad. The matter was adjourned until November 12.

Allegations are that the police, acting on information, went to premises in Wiltshire, Trelawny, that was occupied by the accused. A search of the premises turned up 15 cellphones, a laptop computer, $128,000 cash and books containing names, addresses and other contact information for persons in the United States.

Taken into custody

He, along with other persons who were at the house, was taken into custody and later released. However, following further investigations Duhaney was rearrested on October 10.

Further allegations are that three women who were also at the house where the items were recovered said they were operating a call centre on behalf of the accused.