Deeno Roberto Jackson, a 27-year-old Jamaican national, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison and three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Rosemary Marquez on January 28, 2026.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, Jackson participated in a lottery or sweepstakes fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. The scheme involved creating the false impression that victims had won a prize and instructing them to pay fees or taxes in order to claim their winnings. In reality, legitimate lotteries require winners to pay taxes only after receiving their proceeds.
Jackson and his co-conspirators falsely claimed they were representatives of the federal government. Victims were told to purchase gift cards or deposit funds into bank accounts controlled by Jackson and others. One victim in Arizona lost more than $480,000 as a result of the scheme. Jackson has also been ordered to pay restitution totaling $74,530.
“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.”
FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke stated: “Most people work hard for their well-earned money; Mr. Jackson did not. He preyed on the trust and good faith of our elderly population for personal gain. Any and all reporting of elder fraud is significant, and we are grateful to the victims in this case who came forward. Consistent reporting helps us identify patterns, stop offenders, and protect others who are being scammed. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please report it.”
The FBI’s Tucson office led the investigation into this case while prosecution was handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.
For additional information about the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/.
