Tajay Singh, Mail Fraud, Pennsylvania 2021

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A Jamaican national, Tajay Singh, 29, has been sentenced to 54 months in prison for his role in an international lottery scam that targeted elderly victims in Pennsylvania. The scam, which lasted from January 2021 to October 2023, involved calling elderly victims and informing them that they had won a lottery, but needed to pay taxes and fees to receive their prize. The victims never received the prize money after sending the money as directed. The scam was executed through a network of conspirators and victims, using bank accounts, wire transfers, and ATM withdrawals in Jamaica.

Singh conspired to commit mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering, and was sentenced by United States District Judge Robert J. Colville. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Kelly M. Locher, and was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.

The investigation leading to Singh’s prosecution was commended by United States Attorney Troy Rivetti, who recognized the efforts of the agencies involved. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the impact it had on the elderly victims who were targeted.

The case highlights the importance of being vigilant and cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or messages, especially those that involve winning a prize or lottery. It also emphasizes the need for international cooperation in combating transnational crimes, such as lottery scams.

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