The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is urging members of the public to exercise caution following reports of a man who is allegedly impersonating a wholesale cement supplier and fraudulently collecting money from unsuspecting individuals.
The suspect, identified as Javier Quintero, is said to be falsely claiming to represent a company named “GESG Solutions Group” and promoting a bogus sale of Argos Cement at discounted prices. According to the GPF, Quintero has no legitimate affiliation with Argos Cement or any authorised cement distributor.
In one of the messages purportedly used in the scam, victims were lured with promises of a “flash sale” offering Argos Cement for $51,765 per sling or $1,295 per sack, with a minimum requirement of 2,500 slings per individual or company. The message, marked by urgency and promotional language, claimed the deal was valid for only 24 hours. Representatives of Argos Cement have since confirmed that Javier Quintero is not associated with their company in any capacity.
The GPF is warning members of the public not to engage with Quintero or transfer any funds under the belief that they are securing cement supplies. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Anyone who may have fallen victim to the alleged scheme or has relevant information is asked to contact the nearest police station immediately.
Representatives of Argos Cement have since confirmed that Javier Quintero is not associated with their company in any capacity.
