Man seeking US stay allegedly conned of $4 million

A businessman who was desirous of becoming a permanent resident of the USA was allegedly conned out of more than $4 million by a Corporate Area woman who promised to assist with his dream.

It was shared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court that the complainant paid sums totalling $4,182,500 to commence the process of filing and for the purchase of an apartment between June 22 and July 20. The accused, Mellany Williams, who also uses the name Monique Daley, is charged on an indictment of obtaining credit by fraud and five counts of obtaining money by means of false pretence. Williams is alleged to have promised the complainant that her husband lives overseas and would be able to assist with the filing process.

Williams told the complainant further that her husband has direct connection to the White House in Washington, D.C., where he works as a secret agent.

"He [the husband] is only on the team as a doctor because he saved President [Joe] Biden's niece from a heart condition," the court heard.

The complainant paid money to Williams by way of wire transfers and on one occasion, she instructed him to attend the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court for an immigration interview and that he should not tell anyone.

The complainant paid more than $600,000 on one occasion after Williams allegedly informed him about an apartment in Kingston for sale and told him not to tell anyone.

Williams was remanded in custody until January 17, 2024 to settle legal representation.

- T.T.