A significant financial crime case has emerged in Barbados as a 19-year-old resident faces comprehensive criminal deception charges. Raquan Ricardo Clarke from North Wildey, St Michael, has been formally charged with over 30 counts of fraudulent activities spanning multiple police jurisdictions across the island.
The Financial Crime Investigations Unit (FCIU) conducted a thorough investigation into Clarke’s alleged activities between May and October 2025. According to police reports, the suspect targeted numerous victims through sophisticated deception schemes, resulting in approximately $32,979 worth of stolen property.
The extensive charges reveal a pattern of criminal behavior across three major police districts. Central Station records indicate Clarke allegedly deceived Peter Carter through eight separate incidents between May 11 and September 18, followed by sixteen additional counts against Joseph Atherley from July through October. The Central Station charges also include single and double counts against Gracelyn Wiles and Anne-Marie Persid respectively.
Further allegations involve two counts of criminal deception against Janet Mullin in the Hastings/Worthing area during July, and three additional counts targeting Jarvis Perry in District ‘A’ between September 22-24, plus a final count against Katrina Bend in early October.
Clarke is scheduled to appear before the District ‘A’ Criminal Court to answer these serious charges. The case highlights growing concerns about financial crimes targeting multiple victims through systematic deception schemes. Law enforcement officials emphasize their commitment to addressing complex financial crimes that affect community members across different regions.