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Federal charges have been brought against singer Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner for allegedly scamming companies of more than $1 million.
A Miami Grand Jury accused Kingston and Turner on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and five counts of wire fraud, according to federal authorities.
The charges are based on claims that the two planned a scheme to defraud companies by purchasing jewelry, expensive cars, and other luxury items without paying the correct prices.
The indictment states that Kingston and his mother made up the story that they sent money transfers to cover the cost of the items. They kept the goods even though the payments were never processed.
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.
The duo were arrested in May following a raid on Kingston's mansion in Florida and 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, told TMZ that they are prepared to litigate the case in federal court and are confident of a favorable outcome.
