A 25-year-old man was convicted Thursday for his role in a Jamaican lottery scam that authorities say cost victims around the country millions of dollars.
Sanjay Williams, of Montego Bay, Jamaica, was found guilty of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering and faces up to 40 years in prison.
Investigators described Williams primarily as a 'lead broker' who bought and sold 'sucker lists' of potential victims. He was the only one of 32 defendants to opt for trial; about a dozen defendants are awaiting extradition from Jamaica.
Prosecutors said Williams, who was arrested in North Carolina, was the first person from Jamaica convicted of selling the lead lists used in the scam.
'I hope it makes a difference,' Assistant U.S. Attorney Clare Hochhalter said. 'I hope it sends a message to the people who continue doing this crime.'
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3 comments:
He has been offered a position with the Clinton Foundation now.
He can buy alot of ganja with that!
It's about time they caught up with one of these slimeballs. Now, if they can only get a grip on the "Microsoft technicians" that call at dinnertime.
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