Sean Kingston was taken into police custody in California following a search of his Florida home by the SWAT team.

On May 23, popular musician Sean Kingston found himself in hot water when he was arrested on fraud charges. The incident occurred after a SWAT team of police officers raided his residence in South Florida earlier that day.

According to reports from The Associated Press, the singer, known for hits such as "Beautiful Girls," was taken into custody without any confrontation in California. This came after his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, was also arrested during the raid at the mansion he was renting in Southwest Ranches. Witnesses saw officers removing items from the property in a van. The Broward County Sheriff's Office stated that the artist was arrested on a Florida warrant.

Born as Kisean Anderson, Kingston took to Instagram to assure his fans that he and his mother were okay and that his lawyers were handling the situation. However, the post was later deleted.

Kingston's mother, Turner, is facing multiple charges of fraud and theft and is currently being held in Broward County on a $160,000 bond, as reported by NBC Miami. The raid was conducted following a lawsuit filed against Kingston, accusing him of failing to pay for items, including a 232-inch TV. The lawsuit was filed by attorney Dennis Card on behalf of his client.

Card described Kingston as someone who enjoys flaunting his wealth and who has a "bling" mentality. He claimed that his client had a $150,000 sound system and around $1 million worth of watches in the mansion. In addition, there was also an $80,000 custom-made bed that was ordered. According to Card, this was all part of an organized and systematic fraud.

It's been over five years since Kingston has released a chart-topping record. Card alleges that this is because he has been involved in various scams and has multiple judgments against him, totaling more than a million dollars.

"He's 100 percent a scammer," Card said. "He's currently on felony probation for trafficking in stolen property, and he has judgments against him for not paying for over $1 million worth of watches. This is an ongoing pattern for Sean."

However, Robert Rosenblatt, the attorney representing both Kingston and Turner, stated in an email to The Associated Press that they are aware of the allegations against the pair. He also expressed confidence in a successful resolution for his clients.

"We look forward to addressing these in court and are confident of a successful resolution for Shawn and his mother," Rosenblatt said.

This incident is not the first time Kingston has faced controversy. In the past, he has been accused of assaulting and pulling a gun on a music video director over a dead cellphone. It seems like the singer's troubles are far from over, and we can only hope for a positive outcome for both Kingston and his mother.

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