Portmore woman accused of using relative's bank card for $474,000 in online purchases
Published:Friday | August 1, 2025 | 9:39 AM
A Portmore, St Catherine woman has been charged for allegedly using a relative's bank card to make online purchases amounting to $474,000.
Twenty-four-year-old Amelia Venson, of Caymanas Estate, is charged with unauthorized access to computer data, simple larceny, and conspiracy.
The transactions reportedly occurred between March 12 and July.
Police report that a relative sought assistance from Venson to withdraw and deposit money at an Automated Banking Machine (ABM).
After receiving her help, he was reportedly later contacted by a representative from his bank, who informed him of unauthorised online purchases made using his card.
The transactions were reportedly linked to an account bearing Venson’s name.
According to the police, further investigation by the complainant revealed that Venson conspired with two others to purchase goods amounting to $474,000.
A report was made to the police, and Venson was arrested.
She was subsequently charged after giving a caution statement in the presence of her attorney.
Her court date is being finalised.
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