A Georgia woman has been found guilty of money laundering and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. Michelle Alvarado, age 27, pled guilty to two counts of a superseding indictment in a New Orleans court.
According to court documents, Alvarado and other co-conspirators traveled between New Orleans and other states to transport U.S. currency and narcotics on behalf of a Drug Trafficking Organization from Louisiana to Mexico.
As part of the investigation, Alvarado faces up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $500,000.00, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100. Additionally, she faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years, a fine of up to $250,000.00, up to three years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100 as part of the interstate travel charge.
The prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation, which uses a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach to disrupt and dismantle high-level drug traffickers and money launderers.
The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration – New Orleans Field Division Office, and assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States Border Patrol, the Gretna Major Crimes Task Force, the Kenner Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the St. John’s Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the New Orleans Police Department.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the guilty plea, which is a significant blow to the Drug Trafficking Organization.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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