Sean Kingston is facing significant legal trouble after being charged with ten counts of fraud and theft in Broward County, Florida. Kingston, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, was arrested in California on May 23. The arrest followed a raid on his Miami home, which was executed by the Broward County Sheriff's deputies and Davie Police SWAT members. During the raid,

Kingston's mother, Janice Turner, was also taken into custody. Both mother and son are implicated in the case, with Turner facing multiple charges of her own.

The charges against Kingston include defrauding several high-end businesses, such as a jeweler and a luxury car dealer, as well as identity fraud, issuing faulty checks, and a probation violation. As reported by Billboard, the specific allegations state that Kingston and Turner are accused of defrauding a jeweler of $480,000 and a Cadillac Escalade dealer of $159,700. Additionally, Kingston is charged with grand theft involving an $86,500 custom bed.

Legal documents reveal that the arrest warrant, issued on May 20, outlines a pattern of fraudulent behavior, including the theft of luxury goods and services. Attorney Dennis Card, who represents several of the defrauded parties, has highlighted the systematic nature of Kingston's alleged fraud. Card claims that Kingston uses his celebrity status to acquire goods and services without payment, often making grandiose claims about his connections and financial stability.

Per the Associated Press, Kingston is currently being held without bail in a San Bernardino county jail and on Tuesday (May 28), decided to forgo his right to contest extradition in a California court, opting instead to be handed over to Florida authorities. Turner, who was released on a $160,000 bond, faces eight charges and awaits further legal proceedings.

Despite these serious allegations, Kingston has publicly denied any wrongdoing. In a social media post, he asserted that he and his mother are innocent and that their legal team is actively addressing the charges.