MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — A 23-year-old delivery driver finds himself embroiled in serious legal troubles following allegations of financial misconduct during his employment with a local construction company. Jordaine Young appeared before the St James Parish Court on Wednesday, facing formal charges of larceny as a servant after purportedly failing to remit over $300,000 to his employer.
The case unfolded between October and November when Young, entrusted with multiple delivery assignments, allegedly collected payments totaling $360,000 across six separate transactions. Court documents indicate he was obligated to surrender $60,000 per delivery to his employer. The situation escalated during a seventh delivery mission when Young reportedly needed to address an urgent truck tire repair. The complainant authorized using portion of the collected funds for the repair expense.
According to the prosecution, Young expended $47,000 for the tire service but subsequently retained the remaining $313,000 instead of returning it to the company. When confronted about the missing funds on November 5, the defendant allegedly responded in Jamaican Patois: ‘Bossy, mi nuh have all of the money; and mi a go collect it and let you get it tomorrow.’
Despite repeated attempts by the complainant to recover the substantial sum, Young failed to produce the outstanding amount. The matter was subsequently escalated to law enforcement authorities, leading to Young’s arrest and formal charges.
Presiding Judge Kaysha Grant-Pryce has ordered the preparation of a comprehensive social enquiry report to assess the circumstances surrounding the case. Sentencing has been deferred until February 12, 2026, while Young’s bail conditions were extended pending further judicial proceedings.