Fargo, N.D. (AP) A prominent Jamaican disc jockey charged for his role in a lottery scam targeting elderly victims in the Dakotas and elsewhere has filed a plea agreement in the case.
Deon-Ville O'hara, also known as Zj Wah Wa, is among 26 people who have been indicted by a federal grand jury in North Dakota.
He is charged with three counts, including conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering. A plea agreement calls for O'hara to plead guilty to conspiracy, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison.
His plea hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24 in Bismarck. Defense Attorney Steven Mottinger declined to comment. U.S. Attorney Timothy Purdon says people should be on guard and discuss possible scams with elderly family members.