Police seeking info from public on alleged Ponzi scheme

Ateeka Ishmael and Yuri Garcia-Dominguez (Facebook photo)

As it continues a probe into what is believed to be a huge Ponzi scheme affecting thousands, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a public appeal for persons who invested with Accelerated Capital Firm Inc (ACFI) to make contact with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Its appeal came after the principals in the firm, Yuri Garcia Dominguez and Ateeka Ishmael, were taken into custody on Thursday for questioning amid growing complaints from persons who had subscribed to the scheme.

According to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum approximately six persons have filed official complaints against the two and several others have indicated an intention to do so.