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Unsealed DOJ Documents Say Alleged Money Launderers Tried To Bribe U.S. Officials Using Tether
Summary: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed documents related to a drug smuggling case alleging that a cartel attempted to bribe U.S. officials and purchase U.S. passports using the cryptocurrency Tether. The documents accuse six individuals of laundering millions for drug cartels over the course of 12 years. The DOJ claims the group transmitted 1000 ...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed documents related to a drug smuggling case alleging that a cartel attempted to bribe U.S. officials and purchase U.S. passports using the cryptocurrency Tether.
The documents accuse six individuals of laundering millions for drug cartels over the course of 12 years. The DOJ claims the group transmitted 1000 USDT and 4000 USDT to obtain the falsified documents on two separate occasions.
In all, the defendants face charges of conspiracy to distribute drugs, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bribery and attempted identity fraud — and a maximum penalty of 20 years.
By Amy Liu
Tags: Bribe,DOJ,Tether
Link: Unsealed DOJ Documents Say Alleged Money Launderers Tried To Bribe U.S. Officials Using Tether [Copy]
