North Canton, Ohio – Joseph Udeck, a 70-year-old man from North Canton, has been charged with two serious crimes related to sports betting.
According to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven M. Dettelbach, Udeck has been charged with conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and the transmission of wagering information.
The first count alleges that from at least January 1, 2000, to May 1, 2011, Udeck conspired to launder money generated from an illegal sports bookmaking operation.
The second count alleges that Udeck was engaged in the business of betting and wagering, using wire communication facilities to transmit and facilitate bets and wagers on sporting events and contests.
Udeck’s sentence will be determined by the court after reviewing factors such as his prior criminal record, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation.
Udeck’s lawyer has not yet commented on the charges, but if convicted, he could face a sentence of up to the statutory maximum.
The investigation into Udeck’s activities was conducted by the United States Secret Service and its Money Laundering Task Force. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Robert E. Bulford and Robert J. Patton.
An information is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Defendant: Joseph Udeck
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and transmission of wagering information
City and State: North Canton, Ohio
Date: Not specified (charges filed between January 1, 2000, and May 1, 2011)
Sentence: To be determined by the court
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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