Tag: lottery_scam
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UK/Jamaica Citizen Pleads Guilty in International Lottery Scam
A UK/Jamaica citizen pleaded guilty to money laundering in a multi-million dollar international lottery scam. Nicole Lamont received funds from elderly victims, depositing them before making them available to conspirators in Jamaica. Sentencing is set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldLegalFederal GovernmentEuropeLatin AmericaSocial Issues Nicole LamontMoney LaunderingLottery ScamElderly VictimsPittsburghJamaicaFraudFBI
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Jamaican National Sentenced to Three Years for $600,000 Lottery Scam Against Washington Retiree
Jamaican national Roshard Andrew Carty received a three-year prison sentence for a lottery scam. He defrauded a 73-year-old Washington retiree of over $600,000, coercing her to sell her home for fictitious prize fees. Authorities fear he may re-offend.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentEconomy Roshard Andrew CartyLottery ScamWire FraudJamaicaSouthwest WashingtonElder JusticeCybercrimeFBI
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Jamaican National Extradited to U.S. for Lottery and Romance Scheme
Sherwayne Benjamin Bellinfantie extradited from Jamaica to the U.S. to face charges for romance and sweepstakes scheme that defrauded an elderly Arizona resident of over $400,000.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesWorldLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCybercrimeFinancial Fraud Jamaicaextraditionromance scamlottery scamwire fraudmoney launderingFBI