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A 26-year-old woman from La Horquetta, Arima, was defrauded of $9,800 after making payments to a woman she had known for several years.

The suspect, who is from Tunapuna, allegedly claimed to have connections with the US Embassy and promised she could assist the victim in getting a visa.

According to reports, the victim went to the Arima Police Station on June 4 to report the incident. She told officers she paid the suspect between March and April, this year.