ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — On January 13, 2026, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into a complaint of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses filed by a local business owner.
The investigation revealed that Kishsion Thomas, gained unauthorized access to the complainant’s banking information, resulting in a financial loss of over $20,000.00. After obtaining the information, Thomas allegedly conducted several unauthorized transactions.
On October 10, 2026, Detectives of the Economic Crimes Unit served Kishsion Thomas with an arrest warrant. He was advised of his rights and placed under arrest. Thomas, 39 was booked and charged with Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Grand Larceny, and Access to Computers for Fraudulent Purposes.
Bail was set at $20,000.00 for the alleged incident. Unable to post bail, Thomas was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correction Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.