A husband and wife wanted in the United States on fraud-related charges were arrested during a pre-dawn police operation in Red Dirt, St James, on Wednesday morning.
The suspects have been identified as 31-year-old Nicki Gibbs, a nurse technician from Bronx, New York, and her husband Swayne Barker, also known as “Black Boss,” of Red Dirt, Flankers in St James.
Police said the pair were taken into custody between 4:00 a.m. and 5:47 a.m. during a coordinated operation involving the Anti-Lottery Scamming Unit (Jamaica), the Jamaica Fugitive Apprehension Team, and the St James Operational Support Team.
Authorities confirmed that both individuals are wanted in the United States on fraud-related charges and are being held pending extradition proceedings.
Head of the Fraud Squad and Financial Crimes Investigation Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police Horace Forbes, said the arrests reflect ongoing cooperation between Jamaican authorities and international partners.
“These arrests are the culmination of ongoing collaboration between the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its international partners to track and apprehend fugitives seeking refuge within Jamaican borders,” Forbes said. “Jamaica will never be a sanctuary for criminal activities.”
Police said both suspects remain in custody as extradition processes move forward. Investigations into the case are ongoing.
