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Mohsen Shojaeinia, Conspiring to Distribute and Possess Cocaine, New York 2022

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Mohsen Shojaeinia, a 43-year-old Iranian national, has been sentenced in a New York federal court for his role in a massive cocaine trafficking operation.

According to court documents, Shojaeinia was found guilty of conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, a charge that carries a minimum of 10 years in prison.

The case, United States v. Shojaeinia, was heard in the District Court for the Southern District of New York, with case number 1:22-cr-00379.

Prosecutors allege that Shojaeinia was part of a large-scale narcotics trafficking organization that brought in millions of dollars in cocaine revenue.

The sentencing, handed down by Judge Victor Marrero, came after Shojaeinia’s guilty plea in January 2023.

Attorneys representing Shojaeinia include Jacob Harris Gutwillig, Elizabeth M. Sullivan, David C. Esseks, Jonathan Leavitt Bodansky, Lance Lazzaro, and Ezra Spilke.

The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York led the prosecution, with Assistant US Attorney Elizabeth M. Sullivan taking the lead on the case.

While the full extent of Shojaeinia’s involvement in the trafficking operation remains unclear, court documents suggest that he played a significant role in facilitating the distribution of cocaine across the United States.

The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by large-scale narcotics trafficking organizations and the importance of continued law enforcement efforts to dismantle these networks.

As the investigation into Shojaeinia’s activities continues, the US Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies remain committed to bringing those responsible for these crimes to justice.

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