By Nagra Plunkett, Staff ReporterWESTERN BUREAU:
THE FRAUD Squad is investigating a theft in which the Montego Bay branch of RBTT bank was fleeced of nearly $4 million by persons using automated teller machines (ATMs) in St. James.
Nine male suspects, none of whom is employed by the bank, have been detained by the police on suspicion of fraud and larceny in connection with the incident. Investigators say that more arrests could be made as the probe continues.
A police source told The Gleaner yesterday that there was a glitch in the bank's system, which allowed unauthorised withdrawals from the ATMs. He said that security camera tapes and the bank's records assisted in identifying the suspects.
Constable Camille Tracey, of the Constabulary Communication Network, said the theft took place on Christmas Day, December 25 and Boxing Day, December 26.
"Persons used their debit cards to withdraw money using various ATM machines from RBTT accounts; $2 million of the sum has since been recovered," she reported. When RBTT's corporate office was contacted regarding the incident, Dayner Clarke, senior manager for marketing and communications, said the bank had no comment then "as the investigations are under way by the appropriate authorities."
