Sean Kingston Accused of Fraud Along with His Mother
What You Need to Know
Sean Kingston, the singer behind the hit song "Beautiful Girls", has been arrested and charged with fraud, along with his mother.
The Singer’s Past
Sean Kingston, who is now 34 years old, rose to fame with his hit single "Beautiful Girls" in 2007, which was a huge success. At the time, he was just 17 years old. Since then, he has released three more albums, but they did not achieve the same level of success. He has also had a few controversies, including a jet ski accident in 2011 that nearly cost him his life and resulted in a fine for reckless driving.
The Fraud Allegations
According to the Florida Attorney General’s Office, Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, 61, are accused of participating in a bank deposit fraud scheme. The scam involved Kingston pretending to buy luxury items and then using his mother’s assistance to send a bank deposit, but never actually sending the money.
The Charges
Sean Kingston and his mother are facing six fraud charges, which could result in a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if found guilty.
The Scheme
The scam, which is similar to those perpetrated by online Marketplace scammers in Mexico, resulted in the defendants obtaining over $1 million worth of property. Authorities believe that Kingston and his mother targeted victims with promises of buying luxury items and then used their mother’s assistance to send fake bank deposits.
Conclusion
Sean Kingston’s fall from fame is a shocking twist, and his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme is a reminder that even the most successful individuals can get caught up in illegal activities.