Singer Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, are facing federal charges for allegedly defrauding businesses of over $1 million.
Federal prosecutors announced that a Grand Jury in Miami has indicted Kingston and Turner on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud.
The charges stem from allegations that the duo orchestrated a scheme to acquire jewelry, luxury vehicles, and other high-end goods without making proper payments.
According to the indictment, Kingston and his mother falsely claimed to have sent money transfers for the goods.
Despite the payments not going through, they retained possession of the items. Among the fraudulent acquisitions were a $160,000 Cadillac Escalade and $480,000 worth of jewelry.
The alleged fraud resulted in Kingston and Turner unjustly enriching themselves by more than $1 million.
Authorities arrested the duo in May following a raid on Kingston’s mansion in Florida. They made their first appearance in federal court on Friday, July 19.
If convicted, Kingston and Turner face severe penalties, with each of the six counts carrying a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Sean Kingston’s attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, stated to TMZ that they are prepared to litigate the case in federal court and are confident of a favorable outcome.
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