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Esam Sakkal, 40, Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Boston Federal Court
Boston, MA – Esam Sakkal, a 40-year-old Cypriot national, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to money laundering, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight against financial crimes.
According to court documents, Sakkal and his brother, Nabeel Sakkal, a/k/a Traycho Marinov Mitchov, a/k/a Nabil Cieckal, a/k/a Nabil Imadein Bazul Siggal, a dual national of Cyprus and Jordan, were involved in a money laundering scheme that spanned several years. The brothers met with a United States undercover law enforcement agent posing as a member of a drug organization whose role it was to launder money from drug sales.
On numerous occasions between 2009 and 2014, the Sakkals laundered money given to them by the undercover agent, believing the money to be proceeds from drug sales. This egregious crime has serious consequences, and we are committed to holding perpetrators accountable.
The charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and laundering monetary instruments provide for a sentence, as to each count, of no greater than 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Nabeel Sakkal, the fugitive brother, remains at large, and we urge anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the authorities immediately. The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Boston Field Division, the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations in Boston, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Linda Ricci, Chief of U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit, and Trial Attorney Randall Warden of the Justice Department’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section, are prosecuting the case.
The guilty plea marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against financial crimes, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and protect the public interest.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Money Laundering
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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