A Midlothian man was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in a steroid distribution ring.
Carl E. Macchiarulo, 44, was fined $10,000 and will serve three years of supervised release after his prison sentence.
The FBI’s Richmond Division and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) investigated the case, which involved the importation and distribution of anabolic steroids through the mail.
According to court documents, Macchiarulo operated an illegal steroid distribution business known as CK Labs out of his home in Midlothian, Virginia, between December 2012 and September 2014.
During this time, Macchiarulo imported at least 16 kg of raw steroid powders and thousands of steroid pills from China and other foreign countries, manufactured finished steroid products at his home, and distributed steroids to his customers through the mail.
Macchiarulo advertised his business on various internet sites known to serve as a marketplace for the distribution of anabolic steroids.
As part of his plea agreement, Macchiarulo agreed to forfeit $163,455 in U.S. currency that was seized by law enforcement as proceeds of the conspiracy.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Dominick S. Gerace and Erik S. Siebert prosecuted the case, which was brought to the attention of the public by U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.
A total of over 30 states were affected by Macchiarulo’s steroid distribution business, including at least one amateur athlete.
The case was significant in its scope and the lengths to which Macchiarulo went to evade detection.
Macchiarulo pleaded guilty on April 8, 2015, and was sentenced to 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.
The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of steroid use and the consequences of those who engage in the distribution of these substances.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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