St Andrew woman charged for allegedly defrauding man in Canadian work permit deal

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August 17, 2026

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St Andrew woman charged for allegedly defrauding man in Canadian work permit deal

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A 25-year-old woman from Seaview Gardens, St Andrew has been charged for allegedly defrauding a man who paid her to obtain a job in Canada.

Britney Sylvester is charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence.

Reports from the Seaview Gardens police are that the complainant transferred $103,000 to Sylvester’s bank account to obtain a Canadian work permit and visa as part of a Canadian work placement programme.

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