Miami’s Alfredo Veloso, 43, has admitted to a brazen scheme involving the laundering of over $1.5 million and selling reptiles without a license. Veloso, along with co-conspirators, operated an international money laundering ring that targeted corporate and individual victims.
The operation involved opening bank accounts under false names, recruiting ‘money mules,’ and using cyber-attacks to steal funds. Veloso’s shell company, Veloso Bulk Trade, received over $1 million in a two-day period alone.
Veloso also violated the Lacey Act by selling reptiles without a license, a crime that drew scrutiny from federal agencies including the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Court documents reveal Veloso’s role in creating email addresses to deceive victims into transferring funds into accounts controlled by him and his co-conspirators. The proceeds were then quickly debited and transferred abroad.
Veloso has been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and four counts of violating the Lacey Act. He faces significant penalties for these crimes.
The investigation is ongoing, with over 200 mules and recruiters identified as part of this sophisticated cybercrime network.
Related Federal Cases
- Miami Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to $5.3M HIV Fraud Scheme · Alabama
- Miami Clinic Owners Face Guilty Pleas in $5.3M Medicare Fraud Scam · Alabama
- Miami Clinic Execs Guilty in $5.3M Medicare Fraud Scam · Florida
- Miami Tax Preparers and Client Get 90 Months for $5.4M Fraudulent Refund Scheme · Florida
- Miami Man Sentenced for Laundering $400K from Narcotics Transactions · Florida
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
