Four Jamaican Nationals Arrested for Lottery Scam in Alabama

Four Jamaican nationals—Peter Walcott, Malik Chambers, Romario Nembhard, and Jermaine Smith—were arrested in Baldwin, Alabama, for their alleged involvement in a lottery scam that defrauded elderly Americans of over $200,000. The FBI identified the suspects as part of a crime syndicate dubbed the 'Jamaican Knights,' which primarily targeted vulnerable elderly victims across the U.S. Victims were misled into believing they had won a lottery, only to be told they needed to pay taxes before claiming their winnings, often sending cash through FedEx. The FBI intercepted numerous cash deliveries and has since recovered over $180,000, much of which has been returned to the victims. Three of the suspects had expired visas, while Chambers holds a temporary visa set to expire soon. The investigation continues as six more suspects have been identified, highlighting the growing issue of lottery scams targeting the elderly.