ANTI-LOTTERY SCAM UNIT (ALSU) ‘SCAM DUN, JUSTICE A RUN OPERATION’
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Anti-Lottery Scam Unit (ALSU) has ramped up its operations against lottery scamming, delivering a successful first-quarter performance under a series of coordinated operations titled ‘Scam Dun, Justice a Run.’ The initiative was an intelligence-driven push to dismantle criminal networks operating islandwide.
Spanning between December 10, 2025, and April 10, 2026, the operations swept through multiple parishes including St. James, Westmoreland, Hanover, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Manchester, Portland, and St. Thomas. The measurable impact included: 27 persons arrested, 11 persons charged, 13 vehicles seized, over 16 mobile devices confiscated, and approximatelyJMD $2.4 million/USD $1,300 recovered.
Among the key highlights of the quarter is the arrest of 25-year-old Tafari Lambert of Watermount, Porus, Manchester. His arrest marked a significant breakthrough, as investigators were able to uncovered a web of alleged criminal activity. Lambert now faces multiple charges, including Possession of Identity Information with Intent, Use and Possession of Access Devices, Unlawful Possession of Property, Conspiracy, and Involvement in International Money Transfers. Several mobile devices linked to him have revealed evidence of fraudulent identities, overseas victims, and high-value transactions.
The fight against lottery scamming is continuous. With continued intelligence-led strategies and sustained enforcement, the Anti-Lottery Scam Unit remains committed to disrupting these criminal networks and bringing offenders to justice.
