The indictment accuses the pair of participating in a scheme to defraud victims of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods using fraudulent documents.
Mr. Anderson, 34, and his mother, 61, both residents of Southwest Ranches, Florida, have made their initial federal court appearance facing charges including five counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The accusations center on a scheme in which the pair allegedly defrauded sellers of high-end vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury items using fake documentation.
According to the indictment, Mr. Anderson and Ms. Turner deceived sellers by falsely claiming to have sent bank wires or other monetary transfers as payment for their purchases. In reality, no payments were made, but the duo allegedly attempted to keep the vehicles, jewelry, and other goods despite not having paid for them. This fraudulent activity allegedly netted them over $1 million worth of property.
Conviction on these charges could result in each defendant serving up to 20 years in prison for each count.
In May, Mr. Anderson was arrested during a performance near Fort Irwin National Training Center. Before his arrest, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office raided his luxury rental property in Southwest Ranches, and his mother was also arrested.
The indictment is related to a lawsuit filed by Ver Entertainment LLC. Attorney Dennis Card represents Ver Entertainment and alleges that Mr. Anderson never paid for luxury items, including a 232-inch TV and premium sound system. Additionally, Ms. Turner is also involved in a separate civil lawsuit seeking $100,000 in unpaid rent for a different Florida home, although it’s unclear if her arrest is directly related to that particular lawsuit.
The “Beautiful Girls” singer has a history of similar allegations. In December 2020, Mr. Anderson faced grand theft charges for unpaid jewelry bills, and in 2018, a judge ordered him to pay $301,500 to a New York City jewelry store for unpaid items and bounced checks.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office plans to continue its investigation at Mr. Anderson’s rental home.
Mr. Anderson was already serving a two-year probation sentence for trafficking stolen property. His mother previously pleaded guilty in 2006 to bank fraud and served nearly 1.5 years in prison.
The Epoch Times contacted Mr. Anderson’s legal team for a statement.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida, alongside Special Agent in Charge Rafael Barros of the U.S. Secret Service’s Miami Field Office, and Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Secret Service and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, with the case being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Marc Anton and Trevor Jones.
