In a significant cybercrime case, three individuals appeared in the St James Parish Court on Wednesday, facing charges related to the unauthorized theft of over $370,000 from a woman’s bank account. Christopher Howell, Delano Wright, and Shakey Stewart are accused of violating the Cybercrimes Act by allegedly accessing and spending the funds without consent. Stewart was granted bail of $150,000 with up to three sureties and reporting conditions by Judge Natiesha Fairclough-Hylton, while Howell and Wright had their station bail extended until November 19, when the case resumes. The incident came to light in late August when the complainant attempted a withdrawal at an NCB ATM in Montego Bay and discovered insufficient funds. A subsequent bank investigation revealed unauthorized transactions between August 22 and 27, totaling $371,468.98. The complainant, who worked alongside Stewart and Howell at a Montego Bay health center, reported the theft to the police, citing the lack of lockers at the facility as a potential vulnerability. During the court proceedings, Howell acknowledged the charges, Stewart expressed stress, and Wright remained silent. The case awaits further evidence, including a corroboration officer’s statement, bank records, and a Q&A document.
