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

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.

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.

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.