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You are subscribed to Financial Fraud news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Leader Of Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To More Than 33 Years For Conspiracy To Distribute Methamphetamine And Money Laundering 02/04/2026 07:00 AM EST Tampa, Florida – Omar Pitter (45, San Diego) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge William F. Jung to 33 years and 4 months in federal prison for his role in shipping over 65 kilograms of methamphetamine to the Middle District of Florida and conspiring to launder the proceeds of his methamphetamine distribution. A federal jury found Pitter guilty after a four-day trial in September 2025. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.   Jamaican National Sentenced to Prison for Engaging in Fraud Scheme Targeting the Elderly 02/04/2026 07:00 AM EST Tucson, Ariz. – Deeno Roberto Jackson, 27, of Jamaica, was sentenced on Jan. 28, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez to 27 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Jackson previously pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud."American seniors should be respected, not taken advantage of," said U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine. "Scammers use fake sweepstakes, health care, tech support, and government imposter schemes to steal seniors' hard-earned savings. In this case, an Arizona victim lost more than $480,000. My office, alongside our local, state, and federal partners, will continue to pursue justice for victims of fraud."

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