Police charge 72-year-old in alleged US visa scam in Manchester
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A 72-year-old farmer has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence following an alleged visa scam in Manchester.
Charged is Paul Suckie, otherwise called ‘Shacka,’ of Egret Drive, Mandeville.
Reports from the police are that between April and June 2024, Suckie allegedly collected a total of $150,000 from a woman under the pretence of facilitating the acquisition of a United States visa on her behalf.
However, after making the payments, the woman reportedly received conflicting accounts from Suckie and did not receive the promised visa.
A report was made to the police, prompting an investigation.
On Wednesday, March 25, Suckie was arrested by a team of officers. He was later interviewed and formally charged in connection with the incident.
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