TUCSON – Morgan Alek Forrester was sentenced to 21 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to scam elderly victims. Forrester previously pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering.
Forrester is one of four codefendants who have been charged in this conspiracy.
According to the Department of Justice, Forrester participated in scheme where Jamaican-based scammers called elderly U.S. victims and falsely stated they had won a lottery. In order to receive their winnings, the elderly victims were told they must first submit money for taxes and fees. Forrester’s role in this conspiracy was to help launder the fraudulent proceeds to Jamaica.
As part of his sentence, Forrester was also ordered to pay $176,000 in restitution.
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