Pops YG Arrested During Livestream, Released on Bail as Lottery Scam Probe Continues

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Updated Oct 1, 2026

Police arrested entertainer Pops YG, Ansel Fairclough, at his Trelawny home during a livestream over suspected lottery scam law breaches.Jamaica Gleaner +2
Fairclough was released on $300,000 pre-charge bail after questioning, while police continue investigating.Jamaica Gleaner +1
Fairclough has not been charged and maintains his innocence, according to his attorney.Jamaica Gleaner +1
One of three other men arrested with Fairclough was charged, while the other two were released.Jamaica Gleaner

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Sep 30, 2026

Pops YG freed on $300K pre-charge bail after lottery scam probe

Entertainer and social media personality Pops YG, whose real name is Ansel Fairclough, was released on $300,000 pre-charge bail after being questioned by police over suspected breaches of Jamaica’s lottery scam law. He was arrested at his Trelawny home during a TikTok livestream, and his lawyer says he maintains his innocence as investigations continue.

Sep 30, 2026

Update | Pops YG released on pre-charge bail as police continue alleged lottery scamming probe

Entertainer and social media personality Pops YG, whose real name is Ansel Fairclough, has been released on $300,000 pre-charge bail while police continue investigating suspected breaches of Jamaica’s lottery scam law. His attorney says Fairclough maintains his innocence and answered police questions, while one of the three other men arrested with him has been charged and the other two were freed.

Sep 29, 2026

Cops nab Pops YG during live

Entertainer and social media personality Pops YG, real name Ansel Fairclough, was arrested at his Holland Estate home in Trelawny while livestreaming, and police are holding him on suspicion of breaches of Jamaica’s lottery scam law. No charges had been laid by midday Tuesday, and his attorney expects police to act within 48 hours.

Sep 28, 2026

Pops YG arrested on suspicion of lottery scam breaches while livestreaming

Entertainer and social media personality Pops YG, real name Ansel Fairclough, was arrested at his Holland Estate, Trelawny home early Monday while livestreaming. Police are holding him on suspicion of breaches of the lottery scam law, but no charge had been laid by midday, and his lawyer said investigations are ongoing and bail rules require action within 48 hours.