Sean Kingston and Mother Indicted in $1 Million Fraud Scheme
Popular American singer Sean Kingston, known for his hit singles, has been indicted for his involvement in a $1 million wire fraud scheme. Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were formally charged in a Miami federal court on Friday.
The indictment alleges that the pair participated in a scheme involving fraudulent bank payments, resulting in over $1 million worth of property being acquired illegally. The charges include one count of conspiracy to commit fraud and five counts of wire fraud, stemming from their alleged attempts to defraud sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury goods through the use of false documents.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida stated that Kingston and Turner “unjustly enriched themselves by falsely representing that they had executed monetary payment transfers.”
Sean Kingston was arrested in May 2024 in California, and on the same day, his South Florida mansion was raided, leading to the arrest of his mother. The case highlights a significant legal challenge for the singer, whose career has been marked by both commercial success and legal troubles.