(Jamaica Observer) Jean-Ann Panton, the former employee at the centre of the multi-billion dollar fraud at Stocks and Securities Limited has been slapped with multiple charges.
The Financial Investigations Division (FID) this morning reported that Panton has been charged with breaches of the Larceny Act, the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), the Forgery Act and, the Cyber Crimes Act.
Prior to charges being laid, Panton was interviewed by investigators in the presence of her attorney between Tuesday and Thursday after searches were conducted on two premises in the Corporate Area connected to her on January 20.
The FID noted that the search operations were done in the presence of Panton and her attorney.
