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Jamaican woman extradited in $250M lottery scam; victims lost $80,000

Authorities say victims were told they won $250 million and were instructed to send money for taxes; investigators say targets lost about $80,000.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 10:33 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Jamaican woman accused of conducting a lottery scam was extradited to the U.S. last week to face charges. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) in Kentucky, 29-year-old Jenel Chrissancia Rowe was taken into custody in connection with the scam.