Samantha Longoria, Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments, Texas 2023

A Texas native has been found guilty of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, according to a recent investigation by the DEA.

Samantha Longoria, 25, was arrested in late September after law enforcement discovered receipts for money transfers at her residence, which she shared with a coconspirator.

From May 14-18, Longoria completed 79 transactions totaling $70,000. She was paid a fee for each transfer.

Longoria now faces up to 20 years in federal prison for her crimes.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Kull.

In a separate incident, Longoria's guilty plea is one of several recent cases involving conspiracy to launder monetary instruments in the state.

The investigation was conducted by the DEA.

Longoria's sentencing is pending.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/ndtx-round-april-9-15