St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On January 29, 2025, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into a complaint filed by a 90-year-old male victim, reporting an incident of Obtaining Money by False Pretense. The investigation uncovered that Mylon Allen was the accomplice, who assisted Jahmaira Farrell in fraudulently obtaining funds from the victim’s Oriental Bank account.
As a result of this investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Mylon Allen.
After being notified, on June 10, 2025, 44-year-old Mylon Allen surrendered at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station, where he was advised of his rights, served his arrest warrant, and placed under arrest without incident. Subsequently Allen was booked and charged with Obtaining Money by False Pretense, Forgery, Uttering or Passing Forged or Counterfeited Matters, Passing or Possession of Forged Bills or Notes, Grand Larceny, Aggravated Identity Theft Participating in Fraud on Creditors, Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, Financial Exploitation of an Elderly or Dependent Adult, and Conspiracy.
Based on the incident, bail was set at $20,000.00 for the alleged incident; however, Allen was granted permission to post $800.00 regarding bail. Allen was released pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.
