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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 060523-177 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
June 5, 2023  
 
Economic Crimes Unit Extradites Construction Company Owner from 
Florida to Face Theft Charges 
 
St. Thomas, USVI - On June 25, 2020, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation 
into two separate complaints of reported cases of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses.  
Investigation into the complaints revealed that Mr. Jeffrey Magras, the owner of a 
construction company, intentionally took over $20,000 from victims of Hurricane Irma and 
Maria to renovate their homes and did not fulfill his obligations. 
 
An arrest warrant was obtained for Jeffrey John Magras’ arrest.  Investigation further 
revealed that 62-year-old John Magras was no longer in the Territory of the Virgin Islands.  
The warrant was placed in the National Crime Information Systems (N.C.I.C) and on January 
29, 2023, he was apprehended in the state of Florida.  Shortly after being detained in the state 
of Florida, he declined to waive extradition and later was apprehended on a Governor’s 
Warrant. 
 
On Saturday, June 2, 2023, Mr. Magras was brought back to the Territory through the 
extradition process, and he was turned over to the Economic Crimes Unit detectives and 
charged for Grand Larceny and Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. Mr. Magras’ bail was 
set at $25,000. Mr. Magras was advised of his Constitutional Rights and refused to provide a 
statement. Unable to post bail, he was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending Advise 
of Rights Hearing. 
 
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