Retired soldier charged for alleged involvement in farm work scam
Published:Friday | December 27, 2024 | 4:33 PM
A retired soldier has been charged in relation to a farm work scam through which he allegedly defrauded two women more than $1 million in June this year.
Fifty-six-year-old Phillip Panton is charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence as well as conspiracy charges.
The Portmore police allege that Panton and another man informed the two women that they could guarantee them a place on the farm work programme in the United States or Canada for a cost of $100,000.
The women allegedly paid a total of $1,085,000 to the men who would periodically provide updates on the progress.
The women later learned via social media posts that Panton had allegedly swindled money from other persons.
A report was made to the police and Panton, who had been previously charged with similar offences, was again charged following a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.
His court date is yet to be finalised.
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