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“ALICE IN WONDERLAND”: JAMAICA’S SSL SCANDAL UNFOLDS

Months after the shocking theft at Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), authorities are scrambling to find the culprits behind the massive heist. The government has been using social media to communicate with the public, sparking mixed reactions.

“A DOGGED PURSUIT OF JUSTICE”

In a Twitter Space session, Finance Minister Nigel Clarke reassured Jamaicans that investigators are “on the case.” Clarke revealed that UK-based Kroll was in Jamaica last week and promised updates when new developments arise. The Minister emphasized that the government’s priority is a thorough investigation.

LAW SUITS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

• Bolt’s lawyers have obtained a court order to determine the extent of Panton’s bank accounts.
• An elderly investor has filed a separate lawsuit against SSL founder Hugh Croskery and others.
• Both cases are set for October 23 in the Supreme Court.
• The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is working with various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Fraud Squad, Kroll, and the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network for the Caribbean.

However, ongoing court disputes have slowed down progress.

A HISTORY OF CONTROVERSY

SSL has a long history dating back to 1977 when it was established as Paul Chen-Young and Company. The firm went through a tumultuous period in the 1990s, leading to its takeover by FINSAC. This era still sparks heated debate and controversy.

As one commentator noted:

“An objective, dispassionate history of Jamaica’s financial sector 1980s-90s is sorely needed… The good, the bad, and the ugly.”

“RIGHT NOW IT’S SSL VS THE PEOPLE OF JAMAICA”

The public awaits the next chapter in the SSL saga, which has unearthed painful issues from the past. Will history repeat itself? Only time will tell.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!