ST. THOMAS — Detectives from the V.I. Police Department’s Economic Crime Unit have arrested 74-year-old Millener Rogers on charges related to the fraudulent use of a credit card.

The arrest follows an investigation initiated on September 4, 2023, after a complaint was filed regarding unauthorized transactions on a deceased person’s bank account.

According to the Economic Crime Unit, the complainant, identified as the granddaughter and legal beneficiary of the account, reported suspicious activity. The investigation revealed that Rogers, who was aware that the account had been entrusted to the deceased’s granddaughter, was in possession of the deceased’s debit card and withdrew over $40,000from the account over a period of time.

On February 28, 2025, Rogers voluntarily surrendered to Economic Crime Unit detectives and was formally placed under arrest. He faces charges related to the fraudulent use of a credit card. Following his arrest, his bail was set at $75,000.

Rogers was subsequently transported to the Richard N. Callwood Command, where he was booked and processed. He has been remanded to the Bureau of Corrections as he awaits his Advise of Rights hearing.

The VIPD Economic Crime Unit continues to investigate financial crimes within the territory. Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious financial activities to law enforcement to prevent fraud and protect beneficiaries of estate accounts.