One of the victims of the Lambirds Academy scam has said the seven persons who went missing since Friday (April 17) might have plans to leave the island.
The foreigner, who requested anonymity, told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) today that his colleagues could possibly be trying to illegally enter Martinique or Saint Vincent.
He said while he did not stay at the same place as the seven alleged escapees, he has been in contact with friends closest to them, who share the same opinion.
The foreigner told SNO that he is not sure what might have led them to escape, but based on the number of days that they have been reported missing, it is clear now that they don’t plan to return.
Asked whether he thinks his colleagues left prepared, he replied to say that their families may have sent money for them, to help in their escape. They also left with all of their belongings.
The alleged escapees were reportedly staying at Happy Days Guest House in Gros Islet and Coral Reef Guest House near the Marina in Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet.
Reports are that suspicion was raised when the foreigners did not show up for the Friday night street party in Gros Islet town.
There are about 60 students who are involved in the Lambirds Academy scam, many of which remains in Saint Lucia. The students are foreign nationals of: Nepal, The Philippines and India.
A small batch of the students have been returned to their home country, with the assistance of the United Nations International Organization of Migration.