St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into a fraudulent complaint on January 23, 2026. The investigation revealed that Tyler Peworchik knowingly and fraudulently operated in the Virgin Islands as a contractor without a valid business license. Through this conduct, Peworchik induced the victim to issue 35 checks totaling over $181,000.00 for renovation work that was ultimately not completed. The parties agreed to pay subcontractors for flooring renovations, electrical work, and to complete a fence; however, these funds were not paid to the subcontractors as represented and not completed. Instead, the investigation determined that the monies were deposited into Peworchik’s business account and not used for their intended purposes, thereby depriving the victim of money, goods and services, for which he paid Peworchik.
As a result of the investigation an arrest warrant was obtained for Tyler Peworchik.
On June 23, 2026, Tyler Peworchik, 40, surrendered at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station with his Attorney, where he was served his arrest warrant, advised of his rights and placed under arrest. Subsequently, Peworchik was booked and charged with Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Grand Larceny, Embezzlement by Fiduciaries, and access to computers for fraudulent purposes. Based on the incident, bail was set at $35,000.00 for the alleged incident. Unable to post bail, Tyler Peworchik was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correction Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing at the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands.
