Spanish Town woman accused of using fake certificates for teaching job application

A St Catherine woman who allegedly submitted fraudulent documents to a school for a teaching position has been charged.

She is 28-year-old Sonya Bailey of Frazers Content in Spanish Town, who has been charged with fraud.

Bailey was charged on Saturday.

Reports are that on August 29, the accused applied for the position of English teacher at a high school in Spanish Town and submitted accreditation purportedly from the Shortwood Teachers’ College and the Caribbean Maritime University.

Upon reviewing the documentation, verification checks were conducted, and it was revealed that Bailey had never attended or received certification from either institution.

The matter was reported to the Spanish Town police, who launched an investigation.

Bailey was subsequently arrested and charged with fraud.

A court date is being finalised.

- Rasbert Turner

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