St Catherine businessman gets $1 million bail in alleged motor vehicle fraud case

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June 19, 2026

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St Catherine businessman gets $1 million bail in alleged motor vehicle fraud case

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A St Catherine businessman accused of collecting millions of dollars from persons for motor vehicles that were never delivered was granted $1 million bail with surety when he appeared in the parish court on Friday.

Akeem Thomas is charged with three counts of fraudulent conversion and non-delivery of service.

It is being alleged that he collected approximately $6 million from three complainants as part payments for motor vehicles.

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