St Andrew businessman charged with fraud in multimillion-dollar car buying deal

St Andrew businessman, 36-year-old Kevaughn Black, has been charged with fraud after allegedly pocketing millions in a deal to import a motor vehicle.

The police report that the complainant expressed interest in purchasing a 2021 Toyota Hilux GR Sport motor vehicle for $8,750,000.

According to police, a down payment of $4 million in cash was made, and a receipt was issued.

He was reportedly told the vehicle would arrive within nine weeks.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, the complainant was told that the car had arrived, and a second payment of $4 million was made, police reported.

The complainant was later informed on several occasions that the vehicle was being cleared and would be ready for pick-up.

However, it was not delivered, police said.

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the complainant was again promised the vehicle but did not receive it and requested a refund.

Black reportedly promised refunds on Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026; however, no refund was made.

The matter was then reported to police.

On Thursday, February 12, Black attended the office of the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Investigation Branch, accompanied by his attorney, where he was taken into custody and subsequently charged following a question-and-answer session.

His court date is being finalised.

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