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Boston Man Charged with Money Laundering
Boston resident Juan Peguero, 28, has been arrested and charged in federal court with money laundering, accused of washing nearly half a million dollars in drug proceeds.
According to court documents, Peguero allegedly transferred almost $500,000 in illicit funds – $398,000 in April 2015 and $90,000 in June 2015.
The indictment, unsealed today, charges Peguero with two counts of money laundering, a federal offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $500,000 or twice the value of the laundered funds.
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling, along with DEA Special Agent Brian D. Boyle and IRS Special Agent Kristina O’Connell, announced the charges.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren A. Graber of Lelling’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case.
The defendant, Juan Peguero, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of federal law enforcement to combat money laundering and disrupt the flow of illicit funds.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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