FARGO, North Dakota(AP):
US federal authorities say Jamaican disc jockey Deon-ville O’Hara, also known as ZJ Wah Wa, has been charged in an ongoing investigation into a lottery scam that has targeted elderly victims in the Dakotas and elsewhere.
O’Hara is among 26 people who have been indicted by a federal grand jury in North Dakota.
He is charged with three counts, including conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, and money laundering.
The indictment lists as a victim a North Dakota woman who sent checks for nearly $158,000 after she was promised $19 million in winnings
O’Hara was arrested earlier this month when he was visiting Florida.
Attorney Herman Frank Rubio Jr represented O’Hara for his initial court appearance in Florida.
He says O’Hara has agreed to be transferred to North Dakota.
