A Tucson judge handed down a 48-month prison sentence to Sheldon Shaun Hibbert, a 43-year-old man from Orlando, Florida, for his role in a money laundering scheme.
Hibbert pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering in a case involving a lottery fraud scheme.
According to court documents, Hibbert participated in a scam where scammers called elderly victims and falsely stated they had won a lottery. The victims were told they must first submit money for taxes and fees, and Hibbert’s role was to help launder the fraudulent proceeds to Jamaica on behalf of his co-conspirators.
The court also ordered a forfeiture money judgment against Hibbert totaling $196,523. A restitution hearing has been scheduled for August 5, 2022.
The investigation was conducted by the IRS – Criminal Investigation, FBI, United States Postal Inspection Service, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, and Homeland Security Investigations.
The Financial Crimes and Public Corruption section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, handled the prosecution.
Hibbert’s sentence and the ordered forfeiture money judgment bring an end to a case that highlights the importance of holding individuals accountable for their role in money laundering schemes.
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- Bharatkumar Patel, Money Laundering, Texas 2017 · Alabama
- Leonardo Ayala, Bank Facilitation of Money Laundering, Florida 2023 · New York
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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