Sean Kingston and Mother Charged with Wire Fraud in $1 Million Scheme, Face Six Counts

Jul 19, 2024, 09:23 PM

Singer Sean Kingston and his mother have been charged with wire fraud by a federal grand jury in Miami. The charges stem from a $1 million fraud scheme in which they allegedly defrauded sellers of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and more by making purchases with fraudulent documents. If convicted, both face up to 20 years in prison for each of the six counts charged. The case was investigated by the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the Secret Service. Kingston and his mother have made their first federal court appearance in South Florida.