Key Figures Arrested in Collapse of Widespread Pyramid Scheme in Saint Lucia
Authorities in Saint Lucia have made significant strides in dismantling a major fraudulent investment operation known as the Creators Alliance scheme. A joint task force carried out multiple arrests following an extensive investigation into what officials have now confirmed was a regionally operated pyramid scam that left thousands financially devastated.
On May 13, a coordinated sweep was executed by members of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) in conjunction with the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF). The operation targeted several locations across the island and led to the seizure of documents, electronic devices, and the apprehension of key suspects linked to the scheme.
Investigators from the Major Crime Unit, FIA, and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) have been working together for months to unravel the scope of the operation. According to officials, the Creators Alliance scheme began attracting attention in mid-2024 for its unusually high return promises and aggressive recruitment strategies that bore all the hallmarks of a pyramid model.
By early 2025, the scheme had collapsed, triggering a flood of complaints from participants who had invested large sums with the hope of lucrative returns. Victims, both in Saint Lucia and other parts of the Eastern Caribbean, were left without recourse as the organisers ceased operations and vanished from public view. The subsequent fallout drew the attention of financial authorities, prompting urgent intervention.
Preliminary findings from the investigation revealed gross violations of Saint Lucia’s financial regulations, with evidence pointing to deliberate efforts to mislead and defraud investors. Officials are now working to determine the full extent of the losses and to trace any remaining assets tied to the scheme’s founders.
In light of the arrests, the public is being reminded to avoid get-rich-quick schemes and unregulated investment platforms, which often prey on trust and desperation. Authorities have reiterated that any business model requiring the recruitment of others to generate profits should be treated with suspicion.
Under Section 126 of the Consumer Protection Act, anyone participating in or promoting a pyramid-selling structure may face serious legal consequences, including a fine of up to $5,000 and/or up to two years in prison. Law enforcement has confirmed that further charges may be laid as the investigation continues.
