Jamaican Doctor Faces Fraud Charges in Multi-Million Dollar Scheme
A medical doctor, Chloe Douett, is at the center of a significant fraud case in Jamaica, involving allegations of defrauding financial institutions of approximately JMD$600 million. The case has unfolded over the past year and a half, with investigations revealing a complex scheme involving forged documents and assumed identities.
Details of the Allegations
Dr. Douett, 30, of Cherry Gardens, St. Andrew, has been charged with uttering forged documents, demanding property on forged documents, conspiracy to defraud, and failure to safely store a firearm . Prosecutors allege that she applied for a $70 million loan at the Fairview branch of National Commercial Bank in St. James using identification documents in the name of Peta-Gay Coke, which were later found to be fraudulent .
Other Individuals Involved
Two other individuals have also been charged in connection with the case. Ivana Campbell, 29, an executive assistant of Cedar Grove, Portmore, St. Catherine, and Dwayne Pitter, 44, an unemployed man of Olympic Gardens, St. Andrew, face charges related to breaches of the Proceeds of Crime Act, the Larceny Act, the Forgery Act, the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions) (Special Provisions) Act, and conspiracy to defraud . Pitter was initially apprehended after allegedly lurking near the scene and was found with incriminating documents in his vehicle .
Current Status of the Case
Dr. Douett appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court on Friday, March 14, 2026, where her attorney, Peter Champagnie, KC, indicated he would be seeking bail at the next hearing on March 20 . The investigation has expanded, with nearly 200 statements collected so far . Prosecutors have requested that visits to Dr. Douett be restricted to her attorney due to concerns about potential interference with the investigation .
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is currently assessing the file to determine if additional charges should be recommended and whether the case should be transferred to the circuit court based on the substantial amount of money involved . The defense presented affidavits from Dr. Douett’s parents to confirm her identity, as questions have arisen regarding the validity of documents presented under different names .
MOCA and the FID conducted a series of coordinated operations between January 13 and 16, 2026, leading to the arrests . The alleged fraud scheme involved assuming the identities of multiple individuals to bypass security protocols at various financial institutions between January 2023 and April 2024 .