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Lace front wig con artist arrested

Published:Wednesday | July 8, 2020 | 9:56 AM

A 19-year-old woman was slapped with charges of obtaining money by means of false pretence and conspiracy to defraud after pretending to be a sales representative and distributor of lace wigs.

She has been identified as Jodene Williams of Salt Pond Gardens in St Catherine

Reports are that Williams lured a woman to believe she sells wigs via the Internet. The woman deposited J$20,000 to Williams’ account for the purchase of same. 

The customer became suspicious when the product she ordered was not delivered and made a report to the police.

An investigation was launched which led to the arrest of Williams on Monday, July 06.

Her court date is being finalised.

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