A Kingston woman who conspired with others to stage her own kidnapping has been arrested and charged by detectives assigned to the Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Investigations Branch (CTOC).
Shameka Miller, a 27-year-old customer service representative of Phase 1, Seaview Gardens, Kingston 11, is charged with extortion and creating public mischief.
Reports are that about 4:45 p.m., on Monday, July 4, Miller conspired with her accomplices by stating that she was kidnapped— while demanding money from her family members for her release.
It is further stated that Miller sent her family members video footage with a gun pointing at her head. When her demands were not met, she reported that she was released on Spanish Town Road, Kingtson 11.
An investigation was launched and it was theorised that the allegation was false.
She was arrested and interviewed in the presence of her attorney. She was subsequently charged on Tuesday.
Her court date has not been finalised, the police said.
