FID targets young Jamaicans in new campaign against money mule scams

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Financial Investigations Division (FID) is stepping up efforts to protect young Jamaicans from being recruited into financial crimes, with a 12-week public education campaign set to begin on November 3, 2026.

The Money Mule Public Education Campaign will target tertiary students and young professionals, helping them identify recruitment tactics, understand the potential legal consequences and know where to seek assistance.

In a press release on Thursday, the FID explained that money mules are individuals whose bank accounts, mobile wallets or cards are used to receive and transfer funds obtained through criminal activity. While some knowingly participate in these schemes, others are unaware that they are facilitating financial crimes.