St. Louis, MO – A Farmington woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for running an illegal gambling business and filing false tax returns.
Carol Jean Hazer, 60, of Farmington, was found guilty of one felony count of illegal gambling business, one felony count of interstate activity in furtherance of gambling, one felony count of money laundering, and four counts of filing a false tax return.
According to court documents, Hazer organized and ran an illegal high stakes sports betting operation, utilizing internet websites and engaging in money laundering and unlawful monetary transactions. The gambling business accrued nearly $500,000 in revenue during its operation.
Hazer’s ex-husband, Samuel Douglas Hazer, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison in January 2017 for his role in the operation.
The investigation into Hazer’s operation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Gwen Carroll handled the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Hazer appeared for sentencing in front of U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Autrey, pleading guilty in October to the felony counts.
The guilty verdict and subsequent sentencing of Hazer mark a significant blow to organized crime in the region, highlighting the efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal gambling and financial crimes.
As the Grimy Times continues to investigate the inner workings of organized crime, it’s clear that the consequences of such actions are severe and far-reaching.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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