PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC -The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says a man is due to appear in court this week, charged with money laundering after a woman said TT$45,000 (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cents) had been unlawfully transferred from her bank account after she clicked on a fraudulent link received via a text message.
Police said that the suspect, who lives in Laventille, on the outskirts of the capital, had been charged following an investigation that began on February 13 this year, when the woman made the complaint.
The police stated that the funds were traced to a TT$40,000 point-of-sale transaction at a business establishment, where evidence later identified the accused as the individual who allegedly conducted the transaction.
The TTPS said it is urging members of the public to remain vigilant when receiving unsolicited messages.
“Fraudulent links sent via text or email allow criminals to gain unauthorized access to personal and financial information, often resulting in significant monetary losses,” the TTPS said, warning people to verify all messages purporting to be from financial institutions by directly contacting the bank through official channels.
“Avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information online without verification. Report all incidents of suspected fraud immediately to the nearest police station,” the TTPS said, adding that it “will continue to aggressively pursue offenders who attempt to exploit vulnerable individuals through fraud and deception”.
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