Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, face multiple fraud charges in Florida totaling over $1 million. The arrests occurred after Kingston's detainment in California on May 23 and subsequent extradition to Florida.

Photo Credit: Sean Kingston at a drive-thru after a show in 2007 by Fay(ola) / CC by 2.0

According to Broward County Sheriff's Office warrants, the alleged scheme included:

• Nearly $500,000 in stolen jewelry
• Over $200,000 from Bank of America
• Over $100,000 from First Republic Bank
• $160,000 from a Cadillac dealer
• $86,000 from a customized bed maker

The charges against both include:

• Conducting a scheme to defraud
• Identity theft
• Grand theft
• Related financial crimes

Kingston, 34, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, is currently serving a two-year probation for trafficking stolen property. His mother previously served 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud involving $160,000 in 2006.

Their attorney, Robert Rosenblatt, states they are "confident of a successful resolution" and will address the charges in Florida court.

Kingston is best known for his 2007 No. 1 hit "Beautiful Girls" and his collaboration with Justin Bieber on "Eenie Meenie."

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