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Policewoman on lottery scamming charges in US suspended

Published:Saturday | February 5, 2022 | 2:20 PM
Allen was detained on Friday by members of the Homeland Security Investigation team shortly after arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - Contributed photo.

The High Command of the Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting that the policewoman facing  lottery scamming charges in the United States has been suspended with immediate effect.

Shelian Allen, 42, was arrested on Friday.

Allen was detained by members of the Homeland Security Investigation team shortly after arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

READ: Policewoman accused of being lottery scamming mastermind arrested in US

She has been charged for alleged wire fraud, mail fraud and drug trafficking.

The high command says the constabulary force will continue to collaborate with its international counterparts in this matter.

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