_ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA_
_Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)_
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
_Multiple Individuals Charged in Ongoing Fraud Investigations_
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Monday, February 23, 2026
The police have arrested and formally charged several individuals in connection with multiple fraud-related offences, following investigations surrounding an institution.
Jevon Turner of Cades Bay was charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument, after he allegedly obtained EC$5,607.12 using a forged cheque. He was further charged with Uttering a Forged Document in connection with the same incident.
The offence reportedly occurred on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
Sean O’Neil of All Saints was also charged with Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument, after he allegedly obtained EC$5,945.45 using a forged cheque. He was additionally charged with Uttering a Forged Document.
That offence likewise occurred on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
In a separate matter, 21-year-old Clem Royer of Golden Grove was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including:
Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument in the sum of EC$18,450.12,
Forgery, and
Uttering a Forged Document,
arising from an incident on 11 February 2026 in St. John’s.
Royer was further charged with:
Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument in the sum of EC$5,330.45,
Forgery, and
Uttering a Forged Document,
stemming from a separate incident on 19 February 2026 in St. John’s.
Meanwhile, Dondre Houston of Parham was arrested and charged with:
Obtaining Money by Means of a Forged Instrument in the sum of EC$22,747.00,
Forgery, and
Uttering a Forged Document,
in relation to an incident on 10 December 2025 at Village Walk.
Houston was additionally charged with Forgery and Uttering a Forged Document connected to another incident on 18 February 2026 in St. John’s.
All accused individuals are expected to appear before the court as investigations continue.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda urges businesses and members of the public to remain vigilant when conducting transactions involving cheques and other negotiable instruments.
Anyone with information related to fraudulent activities is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call the Crimestoppers anonymous hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).
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