DOJ says Tajay Singh was sentenced to 54 months for wire fraud and money laundering connected to an international lottery scam. Prosecutors said the fraud targeted elderly victims and involved a cross-border scheme that stole funds through deceptive communications.

A U.S. federal prosecution resulted in the sentencing of Tajay Singh, a Jamaican national, in connection with an international lottery scam targeting older victims. DOJ said Singh received a 54-month prison sentence after being convicted of wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors described the case as part of a broader pattern of lottery schemes that prey on seniors with promises of large winnings. In these scams, fraudsters typically use deceptive messaging and engineered credibility to persuade victims that they have been selected for a lottery payout. DOJ alleged that the scheme then moved victims’ money through financial transactions designed to conceal the proceeds and complicate recovery efforts. By charging both wire fraud and money laundering, the government emphasized not only the deception but also the financial mechanics used to manage and disguise stolen funds. The sentencing illustrates how international actors can plug into U.S.-focused fraud pipelines. For consumer-protection audiences, the case is a reminder that lottery-related claims—especially those requiring payment, fees, or banking access—are a common route to elder fraud and irreversible financial loss.