KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican law enforcement has initiated a large-scale, coordinated operation targeting multiple locations in St Andrew and St James parishes in a significant development in the long-running Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) fraud investigation. The operation represents the most substantial tactical escalation since the probe began in 2023.
A joint task force comprising elite units from multiple agencies is currently executing simultaneous raids at four separate sites. The operation involves specialized teams from the Financial Investigations Division (FID), the Constabulary Financial Unit (CFU), and the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC). These units are receiving operational support from investigators of the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA).
Authorities have confirmed the raids are directly connected to the ongoing SSL investment fraud case, which has drawn significant public attention since its emergence last year. The multi-agency approach demonstrates the complexity and seriousness with which authorities are treating the investigation.
In an official statement released to media outlets, law enforcement officials confirmed the active status of the searches and urged residents in affected areas to remain calm. The public has been advised to avoid the operational zones in both parishes to ensure their safety and to permit investigators to conduct their work without interference.
The tactical deployment marks a pivotal moment in the SSL investigation, representing the most visible law enforcement action taken to date in connection with the alleged financial fraud case. Authorities have indicated that additional updates will be provided as the operation progresses throughout the day.