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Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea Commemorates Police Week 2026 and Salutes the Virgin Islands Police Department

U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of National Police Week, taking place May 11 through May 17, 2026, Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea proudly recognizes the dedicated officers and personnel of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) for their continued commitment to protecting and serving the people of the Virgin Islands.

HONORING OLDER AMERICANS MONTH: CHAMPION YOUR HEALTH

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and White Collar Crime & Public Corruption Division, joins communities nationwide in celebrating the invaluable contributions, resilience, and wisdom of older adults. Observed each May, Older Americans Month highlights the vital role seniors play in strengthening families, communities, and our shared future.

Attorney General Gordon Rhea Partners with Responsibility.org to Promote Alcohol Responsibility Month

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — As April marks Alcohol Responsibility Month, Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has released a new public service announcement in partnership with Responsibility.org, highlighting the vital role of parent-child communication in supporting adolescent mental health and preventing underage drinking.

Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea Warns Residents of Investment Scams on Meta Platforms

U.S. Virgin Islands — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea today issued an investor alert warning residents about the growing surge of fraudulent investment schemes circulating across Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. As part of a multistate coalition, Attorney General Rhea also joined efforts urging Meta to take stronger action against these scams. Fraudsters are increasingly leveraging deceptive advertisements and sophisticated “deepfake” technology to entice victims into high-risk schemes designed to drain their savings. These scams include “pump and dump” operations, confidence schemes, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, all engineered to extract as much money as possible from unsuspecting investors.