ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFour People In Police Custody in Connection With Fraud InvestigationSt. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 5, 2026The police have arrested and detained four individuals in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation following an incident at a business establishment on Lower All Saints Road. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly attempted to cash a cheque that was reportedly stolen. The owner of the business became suspicious during the transaction and immediately contacted the police. The Police Administration is encouraging all business owners, financial institutions, and employees who process financial transactions to remain on heightened alert when dealing with cheques and other negotiable instruments. Businesses are urged to carefully verify the authenticity of cheques, confirm the identity of individuals presenting them, and report any suspicious transactions to the police immediately.