MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man is now facing several charges after allegedly confessing to lottery scamming, then trying to bribe lawmen when they intercepted his vehicle in Manchester last Thursday.

Reports from the Mandeville police are that about 9:30 am, a team on mobile patrol intercepted a Crown motor vehicle after it was observed operating carelessly and recklessly, closely following a police convoy.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and several electronic lead sheets containing the personal information of individuals residing overseas were allegedly found.

While being interrogated, it is further alleged that the driver confessed to purchasing the motor vehicle using proceeds obtained from his involvement in lottery scamming before attempting to bribe the police with $100,000.

He is facing charges of possession of identity information; possession of identity information of another person with the intent to commit fraud; engaging in a transaction involving criminal property; conspiracy to defraud; possession of criminal property; and attempting to corrupt a public official (bribery).

His identity is being withheld pending further investigations.