KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican security forces have initiated investigative operations regarding the massive Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) fraud case, a development that has garnered approval from opposition figures who nonetheless criticize its timing as significantly delayed.
Fitz Jackson, Opposition Spokesman on National Security and Member of Parliament, publicly commended the security agencies for their determination in advancing the protracted investigation. In an official release, Jackson characterized the operation as a necessary step toward addressing what he described as a multi-billion-dollar financial fraud that has deeply affected the nation.
“The announcement of operations today by the various security agencies in the SSL fraud matter is welcomed, though long overdue in coming,” Jackson stated. He emphasized that the Jamaican public now anticipates tangible results, including prompt arrests and thorough prosecution of all individuals implicated in the scheme.
The MP highlighted the severe impact of the alleged fraud, noting that ordinary citizens have suffered substantial financial losses, including the depletion of life savings, leading to considerable deterioration in their living standards.
Jackson also recognized the role of persistent public advocacy, both from Jamaicans domestically and those within the diaspora, in maintaining attention on the case. Their continued demands for accountability, he noted, have been instrumental in keeping the investigation active in the public eye.
He concluded by stressing that ongoing societal pressure remains essential to ensuring that justice is served impartially and that the rule of law is applied equitably, regardless of the power or status of those involved.