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A 33-year-old man has been slapped with fraud charges after he reportedly fleeced a woman, who is alleged to be pregnant with his child.
The accused has been identified as Charles Brown, a businessman of Hopewell Road in Waterford, St. Catherine.
Police report that the alleged online scheme took place between March 02 and September 01.
Reports from the May Pen Police are that Brown allegedly agreed with the potential mother of his child to find a place for her business.
Police report that upon finding a place to rent, he was entrusted to make monthly payments of $50,000.00 on her behalf.
From March to September, the payments were sent to Brown’s account, accumulating to approximately $450,000.
The woman also paid for labour and renovation costs.
During preparations for the opening, Brown, it is reported, told his pregnant girlfriend to leave the business, claiming to be the rightful owner.
Police saod It was also later discovered that the correct rent amount was $40,000.00 instead of $50,000.00.
A report was made to the police on Sunday, September 22, and on Monday, September 23, Brown turned himself in, where he was subsequently charged with the offences, release from the police said.
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A 33-year-old man has been slapped with fraud charges after he reportedly fleeced a woman, who is alleged to be pregnant with his child.
The accused has been identified as Charles Brown, a business
