BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A joint operation involving several law enforcement agencies in St. Kitts and Nevis has led to the seizure of electronic devices, ATM cards, and a large sum of cash, effectively dismantling what authorities believe to be a card-scamming operation.
Police confirmed to SKNVibes News that a search warrant was executed at a residence, resulting in the confiscation of the items. The Force emphasized that the matter remains part of an ongoing multi-agency investigation.
In a statement issued on Thursday (Oct. 9), the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) announced that officers from the White Collar Crime Unit (WCCU) arrested and charged Lilian Camila Da Silva, Arthur Lessa Camilo Vieira, and Petrus Pereira Wienen Filho all from Brazil for several offences linked to computer-related fraud.
According to police, the trio was charged on October 8, 2025, at the Basseterre Police Station for Importation of Illegal Electronic Devices (ATM Cards) for the purpose of committing Computer-Related Fraud (Credit Card Skimming).
They were also charged with Possession of Illegal Electronic Devices (ATM Cards) with the intent to commit the same offence. The alleged activities occurred between October 4 and 5, 2025.
The RSCNPF reaffirmed its commitment to combating cyber and financial crimes, urging both businesses and individuals to remain vigilant for suspicious electronic transactions or devices.
Cybercrime has become a growing concern across St. Kitts and Nevis in recent years, with ATM card scams among the most prevalent. Local banks have repeatedly cautioned customers about the threat, though police note that accurately tracking such offences is challenging since they are often categorized under broader “larceny” statistics.
